I just read an article posted in this month's Outside magazine discussing some free solo antics of two famous and notorious climbers. There's talk that one of these two guys are going to attempt a free solo ascent of El Cap in Yosemite Valley. 1,600 feet plus of no ropes, gear or protection.

I can't help but think about the effect this might have on the community. It will ripple down the ranks of climbers - possibly giving someone who was teetering on the fence of whether or not to take such risk to take one. Once attempted and completed - will it sway other climbers to take the same potentially tragic risks? Will it be deemed as insane or suicidal?

Is there any way to create more awareness of the possible consequences such actions could have on others? Is it a wasted breath?