nobodyspecial
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My understanding was Mallory and Irvine died from a fall, exposure was secondary. That is, no fall, no broken leg, they make it back alive.
I think mountaineers use modern gear as its lighter, more so than a preference for sythetics versus wool. One can climb a lot faster with less weight. When I backpack I carry a larger ratio of synthetic clothing to save weight. When I canoe or winter camp I carry a larger ratio of wool clothing as I prefer to use wool in the bush and am not as concerned with pack weight during those trips.
I think mountaineers use modern gear as its lighter, more so than a preference for sythetics versus wool. One can climb a lot faster with less weight. When I backpack I carry a larger ratio of synthetic clothing to save weight. When I canoe or winter camp I carry a larger ratio of wool clothing as I prefer to use wool in the bush and am not as concerned with pack weight during those trips.