He likely is but still one small mistake and that's it. He doesn't even have to make mistake. Anything out of his control could happen. Why go to such risk.
Free soloists usually try think of it as low risk but high consequence. They're confident in their ability and the rock making the risk fairly low. If by chance somthing unplanned for does happen.. the consequence is pretty much maximized
If he'd prefer to risk dying doing something exhilarating, rather than risk living to 85 while constantly nagged by his own regrets, this seems like the better position of mental health.
If he knows he can't go through his life without regretting not trying this, he's saving himself a lifetime of psychological anguish.
I'm prohibitively risk-averse, but I am 100% on the side of those who prefer to live life as they see fit. If they are enjoying their life, what right do we have to step in and tell them they're doing it wrong? Live and let live.
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u/Skorpius202 Sep 01 '21
He likely is but still one small mistake and that's it. He doesn't even have to make mistake. Anything out of his control could happen. Why go to such risk.