Andinistaloco wrote:The Chief wrote:Andinistaloco wrote:I would agree that being guided gives you experience. But going with a guide is not a substitute for experience.
BINGO!
And....thank you.
Well, you weren't around, so I figured I'd mention it.albanberg wrote:I appreciate your concern, thank you! I don't think I was really too far out of my element....and maybe not as far out of my element as you may think. I did have some concern for myself in the event that the guide became incapacitated or died. I did have a porter with me who was competent and very strong though, so I would not have been alone. The other clients on the mountain didn't seem to be as competent or as strong as me actually.
I like to push myself, yes, but I'm also well aware of my limits and I think I was well within them on this trip. Anyway I'll be working on gaining more experience so that I'll be more prepared and more fit next time.
If you want to learn more about my trip (and maybe give me more advice, which is cool) check out my trip report.
Well, glad you didn't take offense. I just know that Huascaran's a pretty big, serious mountain - especially for a fourth climb. I can't imagine what person with very limited glacier and mountaineering experience wouldn't have been out of their element there. My fourth climb was like... shit, Twin Sisters or something comparably easy. I did check out your trip report... you got some pretty good shots up there. Safe clmibing to you!
Cool, thanks, glad you liked them. I looked at some of your trips and photos too, cool stuff. Yes, I always want to be as safe as possible. I'm learning some rock stuff now which is fun...need to learn all the rope stuff etc...lol.
Yeah, you should do Huascaran (if you have not...I didn't see it in your list), it's a nice spot although I suppose the view is not as good from the top as Pisco and the other mountains in the middle of the range.
Anyway, good climbing to you and I look forward to your next TR! Cheers...