The body of 22-year-old Lefei Huang was recovered Sunday night in the Mount Baldy area of the San Gabriel Mountains, ending a week-long search after she went missing during a solo hike amid heavy snowfall.
Depends on your reason, I guess. Some people like to ice climb. They see it as not only a challenge but a pure form of climbing. To those kind of people it’s a matter of can, not should.
Sorry, misread with my first response. Yes, there is a difference between can and should. And while it is indeed possible to survive a solo hike in a blizzard, it is a very stupid thing to do.
I watch a YT channel called Outdoor Boys, and this guy frequently camps in Alaska blizzards. The difference is he’s super experienced, has the equipment and experience to survive these conditions, and has the seemingly elusive ability to call it quits when things reach a point that safety is a concern. He also has a call in schedule and support network with people that knows when and where he’s at.
And safety was unquestionably a concern in this case. This wasn’t just a blizzard, it was one being caused by an atmospheric river. Apparently the San Gabriels got 20 inches of snow.
You shouldn’t solo hike during a snowstorm period. And there was no secret what was coming that day.
Just play The Long Dark on Interloper.
You can, though. There’s a survival skills instructor in the Rocky mountains that teaches just that.
Can does not equal should.
Depends on your reason, I guess. Some people like to ice climb. They see it as not only a challenge but a pure form of climbing. To those kind of people it’s a matter of can, not should.
I’m pretty sure you can ice climb when it isn’t in the middle of a highly dangerous blizzard caused by an atmospheric river.
Trying to explain the difference between can and should.
Sorry, misread with my first response. Yes, there is a difference between can and should. And while it is indeed possible to survive a solo hike in a blizzard, it is a very stupid thing to do.
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I watch a YT channel called Outdoor Boys, and this guy frequently camps in Alaska blizzards. The difference is he’s super experienced, has the equipment and experience to survive these conditions, and has the seemingly elusive ability to call it quits when things reach a point that safety is a concern. He also has a call in schedule and support network with people that knows when and where he’s at.
And safety was unquestionably a concern in this case. This wasn’t just a blizzard, it was one being caused by an atmospheric river. Apparently the San Gabriels got 20 inches of snow.
For sure. Not defending her actions, just saying that solo hiking/camping is doable with the right skills and equipment.