Inyosar.com I wish I would have found this article prior to my recent Dayhike on Mt Whitney. It is
made clear in this article that there is a common- sense tenet of mountain wisdom that says if you are hiking with a partner, STAY TOGETHER. We can choose to hike alone but when we choose to hike with others, we share in the risks and responsibilities and our common goal is for everyone to reach the trailhead together at the end of the day.
Generally speaking, sure, it's good rule of thumb to stick together - but that shouldn't be a substitute for common sense.
Weird things can happen in groups. It's important to think for yourself.
Example: If the rest of the hikers in John Lee's party had stuck together with him, it's likely some of them would have died, too.
