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By: Shawn Berger

Shawn Berger — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:47:09 +0000

Shaun,

Sorry it took me so long to respond– I’ve been doing quite a bit of writing myself lately. I’m glad you have been too. I’ll tell you why I love your article: It’s obvious you are aware of the parallel between the nature that functions independent and indiscriminate of human activities, and human nature itself. What’s great about this article is that both nature and human nature parallel each other at the same time, and at the same pace. As the weather becomes irrational, your rationality increases! You say in the end that there is “no shame in turning your back on something that can only bring you harm.” It’s a great point, and I agree with most of it, but you’ve forgotten to include one thing: This is only true once the harm outweighs the pride of your potential victory (summiting the mountain). It’s no wonder you had a speedy retreat– it was set about too late! I’m excited here, because really what you’ve done, is capture what it is to be human, Shaun. You had your fun hiking upward, delighting yourself with images and emotions of victory, but you were not thinking of the potential and likely danger, were you? And why would you. It would be all to sensible, yet at the time, made no sense to.

Human nature is excessive (if the Greeks taught us anything), and our tendency to indulge in irrational decisions despite their narrow likelihood of success is astonishing. The unpredictability of nature and of man differs in that nature can never die (on its own) so it is all past, present, and future at once. Unlike man who time will never redeem itself for. Nature is harsh or gentle indiscriminate to its inhabitants.

Job well done, Shaun. I hope this finds you well.

-Shawn Berger

By: Shaun

Shaun — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:38:52 +0000

Karen, to answer your question, sometimes I think we strive to see the good, or the beauty in things despite our better judgement. Instinct can only guide us if we listen to it. It is difficult to turn your back on something you want, or care about, but in the interest of self preservation it is often painfully necessary. In the end we must be confident that there are always more positive experiences awaiting us. Thanks for the comment, and take care.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:54:15 +0000

Shaun,

I had no idea you had the amount of courage you do. Not only were you courageous enough to atempt the hike, you were not foolish in recognizing nature’s capabilities.

This is a well written piece. I felt as though I was there with you! You can only get better from here.

By: karen

karen — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:23:19 +0000

I really liked the “a lesson in self preservation” It was very well written .What a scary situation!What you wrote about turning your back on something that will potentially give you harm was great. It is so true,in every situation. Why do people put themselves in such situations?

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:15 +0000

Shaun, turning around short of your goal is one of the hardest, and wisest, decisions you can make in the mountains. You did the right thing. I recently blogged on the same theme:

http://www.adirondackalmanack.com/2009/12/in-adirondacks-quitting-is-always.html