Reply #48: I think the climbers probably made some mistakes but I hope they are found healthy and alive

[Jennicut]

I think they probably new it was risky when they went up but I think alot of climbers like the challenge. I do think they did not realize how bad it could get up there and wish they had chosen an easier route and maybe not done it in December. However, the families have been extremely thankful towards the National Guard and volunteers and I bet if the climbers are found would say they want to try and pay some of the money back that is being spent if they could. I don't think they expected this to happen as they have done many climbs before.