Ethical mountaineers take responsibility, not shortcuts

Ethical mountaineers take responsibility, not shortcuts

I’ve often felt deep disappointment when a day in the mountains ends just shy of a goal. In those moments, all the time and energy invested can feel wasted. That’s why I can empathize with the pressure Michelino Sunseri must have felt during his speed record attempt on the Grand Teton — faced with a pivotal decision: follow the official trail for an extra half mile or take a closed shortcut that would save precious time on his descent. With the …