Dan Mazur's response: Thanks for writing and for your honesty. I have a lot of respect for you and for your strengths and abilities. I know we don't always see eye to eye and I respect you for your individuality. You did what you had to do and I think you made the right decision for yourself. Thanks for the help you gave to the team in getting the camps set up and the route in. I think you are a gifted and talented climber and appreciate your initiative. I look forward to a chance to climb together soon.

— Dan Mazur, MountainZone.com Correspondent