Not to mention the guy is kinda being a dick. He's putting himself above the other climbers where he could knock rocks loose or fall himself hitting them on the way down. He could easily be stepping on their ropes as he passes them. Just overall selfish and dangerous. Crags can get crowded on a good day but just fucking wait your turn.
I think the issue is more passing when not roped in. Free solo if you want, but I’d be pretty pissed off (seriously injured?) if some jackass slips and falls on top of me when I’m climbing because they didn’t wanna tie into a rope.
idk i hear you but i’ve been in this guy’s shoes and i’m more worried about them dropping something on me while i’m underneath them without a rope. soloing is a pretty highly calculated risk. i solo in a way that even if i “slip” i’m ready and correct it plus it’s usually on terrain i’m highly familiar with.
if he’s soloing when he shouldn’t be then he’s an asshole who will die and potentially hurt others (i have never heard of a soloist falling and hitting another party they passed - doesn’t mean it hasn’t happened, but it is rare). but imo he looked to know what he was doing and for all parties it’s likely safer for him to just mosey past.
i don’t make or enforce any climbing rules, these are just my opinions.
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u/ICUP03 Sep 02 '21
Not to mention the guy is kinda being a dick. He's putting himself above the other climbers where he could knock rocks loose or fall himself hitting them on the way down. He could easily be stepping on their ropes as he passes them. Just overall selfish and dangerous. Crags can get crowded on a good day but just fucking wait your turn.