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Category Archives: Fatal
Scout Group Struck By Lightning on Whitney Climb
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a Scout leader was killed in a lightning strike at 10,500 feet on Mount Whitney.
Posted in Accidents, California, Fatal, Highpoint (States) News, Lightning
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Turkey To Prosecute Iranian Climbing Party in Fatal Ararat Climb
Iranmania reports Turkey will prosecure Iranian climbers after one of the party was killed on Mount Ararat.
Posted in Accidents, Asia, Fatal, Highpoint News (world)
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4 Fatalities Feared in Avalanche on Mount Belukha in Russia
Mosnews reports four are feared to have died in an avalanche on 14,800-foot Mount Belukha in southern Russia
Posted in Accidents, Avalanches, Elbrus, Fatal, General
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Fatal 700 Foot Fall After Climb on Three Fingered Jack in Oregon
KGW reports a 23-year-old college student fellow 700 feet while returning to the trail after a climb of Three-Fingered Jack in Linn County, Oregon.
Fatality on Thunder Mountain, Alaska
WCCO reports Nick Masciopinto of Minneapolis fell while descending Thunder Mountain near Juneau, Alaska.
2 Fatalities on Most Difficult Ushba Route in Georgia’s Caucasus
Civil.de reports two Georgian climbers from a Georgian-Dutch expedition perished on the 4,710-meter Ushba mountain in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains.
Sixth Water/Snowmelt Fatality in Sequoia National Park
The AP reports there have been 6 water/snowmelt fatalities in Sequoia National Park following the record snows this winter.
Posted in Accidents, California, Fatal, General
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3 Fatalities as 16,000 Including President Climb Ukraine’s Highest Mountain Hoverla
KVIPost reports three people died while climbing Ukraine’s highest point Hoverla to celebrate the 15th anniversary of this ex-Soviet republic’s declaration of sovereignty.
Posted in Accidents, Europe, Fatal, Highpoint News (world), Lightning
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Heat Fatalities in Grand Canyon and Lake Powell
Heat was blamed for hiking fatalities in the Grand Canyon and Lake Powell
Fatal Fall on Ron Coleman Trail in El Paso’s Franklin Mountains
The Houston Chronicle reports a woman fell 100 feet while attempting to cross from McKelligon Canyon Park to the Franklin Mountains by El Paso.
3 Fatalities on Sharkfin Tower in Worst Accident in Mountaineers History
Two Mountaineers instructors were killed on Sharkfin Tower in the North Cascades — the worst accident in the Club’s history.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, General, Washington
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400 Foot Fatal Fall on Mount Smuts in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta
CTV reports Gregg Belliveau fell nearly 400 feet while hiking Mount Smuts in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Alberta.
70 Foot Fatal Fall on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina
WCNC reports a rope snapped resulting in a 70 foot fatal fall on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, North Carolina
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Fatal 50 Foot Fall at Annapolis Rock on AT in Maryland
The AP reports Matthew J. All fell 50 feet from Annapolis Rock off the AT in South Mountain State Park in near Boonsboro, Maryland.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Helicopter Rescues, Maryland
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Fatal 300 Foot Fall on Cloudveil Dome in Tetons
The AP reports Heather L. Paul, 34, of Jackson, died while descending Cloudveil Dome with a partner.