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Category Archives: Accidents
Climber Falls 60 Feet Down Black Canyon in Gunnison National Park
The Montrose Press reports a climber fell nearly 60 feet into Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park as he was ascending the Escape Artist route on the North Rim wall when he fell and was left suspended in his … Continue reading
Backcountry Ski Photographer Warren Skoog Fatality on Mount Mercedario in Argentina
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports Carl Warren Skoog, 46, said to be one of the world’s best backcountry ski photographers died while descending the steep southern face of 22,210-foot Mount Mercedario in the Argentine Andes.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Pacific Crest Trail
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9-Year-Old in 100 Foot Fall at Ceasars Head State Park in South Carolina
Islandpacket.com reports a 9-year-old was airlifted after falling 100 down a waterfall near Ceasars Head State Park in South Carolina. Wayside Park is part of the Mountain Bridge Wilderness area. There have been numerous injuries there including a 20-year-old Marine … Continue reading
Posted in Accidents, South Carolina
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5 Avalanche Fatalities on Mount Chomiomo in Sikkim, India
NewIndia Press reports five were killed in an avalanche on Mount Chomiomo.
Bear Spray Spares Yellowstone Hikers in Grizzly Attack
The AP reports say two hikers near Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone were attacked fully stride by a grizzly bear which relented after being sprayed in the face by bear spray.
Father and Son in Mystery 200 Foot Fall on Bridge Near Mammoth Springs in Yellowstone
Police are investigating the mystery 200 foot plunge from a bridge of a father and son at Yellowstone.
11-Year-Old Scout Falls 60 Feet at Backbone State Park, Iowa
WF Courier reports 11-year-old Kyle fell 60 feet while climbing a cliff at Backbone State Park.
30 Foot Fatal Fall at Canyon Falls, Michigan
WLNS reports Debra Murray fell 30 feet while hiking in Canyon Falls Park in Baraga County in Michigan.
Soloist on Slab Route on Half Dome is Yosemite’s Sixth Fatality This Season
The AP reports a soloist on Yosemite’s Half Dome was the park’s sixth fatality this season.
Posted in Accidents, California, Fatal
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Rescuers Spend 10 Hours Extracting Hiker From Flume Slide Trail in Whites
The AP reports rescuers spent 10 hours extracting Christopher Stroupe, 33, of Lebanon, from the Flume-Slide Trail in the White Mountains near Lincoln, NH.
Posted in Accidents, New Hampshire
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Man Wearing Only Cotton Hypothermia Fatality in Alaska Range
Various sources report Steven Lynch, 54, died from hypothermia while climbing in the Alaska range.
Posted in Accidents, Alaska, Fatal, Hypothermia
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Hiker Stranded Overnight on Loon Mountain Gondola While Search Takes Place Below
The AP reports a Thomas Landeen was stranded overnight on a Loon Mountain, NH, Loon Mountain gondola while searchers hunted for him below.
Posted in Accidents, New Hampshire, Offbeat
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Nanga Parbat Discovery Deepens Reinhold Messner Mystery
The discovery of a leather boot and body on Nanga Parbat has only deepened the controvery whether climbing legend Reinhold Messner abandoned his 24-year-old brother Gunther 30 years ago.
Posted in Accidents, Adventures, Asia, General
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6 Avalanche Fatalities on Chaukhamba
Sify reports six soldiers from India were swept away in an avalanche on 7,163 metre high Chaukhamba.
Posted in Accidents, Asia, Avalanches, Fatal, General
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Granite Hiker in Fatal Plunge Apparently While Taking Photos Near Mystic Lake
The Billings Gazette reports the body of a hiker climbing Granite was found in a canyon about 3 miles from Mystic Lake.
Posted in Accidents, Fatal, Highpoint (States) News, Montana
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