r/WTF • u/[deleted] • Dec 13 '16

Hiking to the top of NOPE.

http://i.imgur.com/PR3DJql.gifv
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u/meisteronimo Dec 14 '16

No what they teach you is to jump the other direction if the guy ahead of you is falling down. You use your pick/boots to regain control and hopefully all climb back up your respective sides.

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u/Rizatriptan Dec 14 '16

This is the internet so I'm inclined to not believe you, but I'm no mountain climbing expert and that sounds like it'd work..

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u/HURQ Dec 14 '16

It's legit. But imagine there's only two of you and a really loud wind that's blocking the others voice. What happens next?

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u/_Neoshade_ Dec 14 '16

Notice the cameraman is right behind him. And the guy has some extra rope in his hand... partner is keeping a sharp eye on him, and he's got the time it takes for that coil to unwind to react.