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Ever notice how many men see a woman doing something they think is risky (like traveling alone) and immediately assume she’s naive and stupid - instead of assuming she’s intentionally taking a calculated risk? They can’t imagine a woman might do something even mildly dangerous on purpose.

1/2 I'm a lifelong climber and I've had female friends and partners over the years who were totally solid in sketchy situations. But I've also known 6 people who died climbing. So it's a bit of a dilemma when you see someone you don't know doing something dangerous. Do they understand the risk or

Yes. A couple of accomplished pro climbers have died or been injured because of simple mistakes like tying a knot incorrectly. That's why double checking each other and speaking up if something seems off is standard practice. I imagine it's the same in any dangerous occupation/activity.