Somebody said to ask that question before you go up.
If the guide says to leave him do you really want to use him.
He may turn on you.
He can make up any story.
In this incident, both guides and the expedition leader told their clients to leave Sharp and continue taking care of themselves. That's their job.
There are several examples of climbers and guides canceling their own ascent to assist climbers in need. If a rescue is possible, they'll do it.
