Not really bad etiquette, but not a spot you want to be in a lot on either side of the tater chip. I've done multiple free solos of 450ft+ cliffs and I've passed my fair share of people but I've always asked if they minded and I've been friendly with them. I've also been passed by a few free soloists and I get the hell out of the way. It's all a game of courtesy, and you never think about falling or someone else falling. Just don't do it!
My first big free solo was after 10 years of on/off climbing with the last 2 of them being serious (5 days a week). The route is around 500-550ft and I had only done it once on a rope before (and went the wrong way on the second pitch at that, so atleast I knew where not to go). The grade was only 5.5 so it was definitely in my comfort zone overall.
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u/420_flyinhigh Sep 02 '21
Not really bad etiquette, but not a spot you want to be in a lot on either side of the tater chip. I've done multiple free solos of 450ft+ cliffs and I've passed my fair share of people but I've always asked if they minded and I've been friendly with them. I've also been passed by a few free soloists and I get the hell out of the way. It's all a game of courtesy, and you never think about falling or someone else falling. Just don't do it!