On Thu, 24 Nov 2005 21:39:53 +0000, Peewiglet <
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wrote:
>>I *haven't* seen it, so am watching it now.
>>
>>I had always thought it was a film/story and that put me off but it's
>>a documentary, so I am watching!
>>
>>Eeek - he's fell off!
>
>Excellent! You must be the only person in the whole country who hasn't
>seen it! (You weird person... ;-)
>
>I'll be interested to know what you make of it, and particularly if
>you've also read the book.
No, I haven't read the book and, although I was aware of the basic
story and of the criticism surrounding the decision to cut the rope, I
had no idea whether the bloke at the end of the rope was rescued or if
he made his own way down.
I feel quite drained now. Flipping 'eck. I'd have curled up and
hoped to die whilst still in the first crevasse. IMO, there was a lot
of courage and strength shown by both men.
I am not a climber but I like to think I would have had the sense and
mental strength to cut the rope. IMO that was the only option.
However, I do not think I would have had the mental strength to
persevere with the long trek back to the base camp. I KNOW I could
never be physically strong enough.
Good film.
Judith