Near Miss on Gladstone Peak

[Jon Frohlich]

Thanks Pak - yeah, that basin is fantastic and I hope to return. Unfortunately, I did not have much time to read many trip reports before this trip and I was relying on Roach's description which was pretty vague. I regret not staying on the ridge the whole time, no doubt. On the way down we stayed high and it was much more solid terrain.

This really can't be emphasized enough. This is the one route where the only sane choice is to stay as exactly on top as possible. Any other decision is a poor one and could lead to things like your video. At least on top of the ridge you likely won't drop on anything on top of your partner. It's pretty much like playing Russian roulette to be on the slopes below the ridge.

[Mark A Steiner]

Gosh Matt, thanks for sharing!

Glad you both are okay, too. Fine fideo presentation. Need to have you around to post more outstanding photography - when you have time. Be safe!