About Over four years ago, I read “Touching the Void” and I was always intrigued by situation hikers find themselves in and the incredible things they do to stay alive.
This blog is about learning from other people’s mistakes, so you don’t make the same ones.
“Better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the grey twilight that knows not victory nor defeat”
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The two missing French climbers stranded by bad weather on the Mont Blanc Massif were found dead by a helicopter. The men dug a hole under an ice ledge for shelter, yet eventually perished in the harsh conditions.
Read the story here.
OTHER HIKER HELL STORIES:
A rock climber experienced “rope trouble” and broke his ankle in a [...]
Who: Olivier Sourzac and Charlotte Demetz, both in their 40s.
Where: Walker Peak, Mont Blanc Massif, France
Their mistake: Bad luck with the weather
What happened: Two climbers are stranded on the 4,208-meter Walker Peak in the Mont Blanc Massif due to bad weather. It is unclear how the climbers called for help, but they did [...]
Who: 34-year-old Luca Vuerich
Where: Kraniska Gora, Slovenia
His mistake: Bad luck
What happened: Famed Italian Alpinist, Luca Vuerich, was climbing in the mountains near Kraniska Gora when a large avalanche swept him away. He was rescued by fellow climbers and transported to a local hospital where he eventually succumbed to his injuries. There are no reported details [...]
Who: A male mountaineer
Where: Leiva Peak, Murcia’s Sierra Espuna, Spain
His mistake: Not sure what caused the fall
What happened: A man and two additional climbers were on an ascent to the Leiva Peak, part of the Sierra Espuna mountains in Spain. The group was 30 meters from the summit when one of the men fell. The [...]
Who: World-class Slovenian Rock Climber, Tomaz Humar
Where: Langtang Lirung, a 23,711-foot peak in Nepal
His mistake: He was an experienced climber pushing his limits. Not sure what went on
What happened: A Slovenian climber was attempting a solo expedition to the top of Langtang Lirung in Nepal. His goal was to ascend the 23,711-foot mountain on its [...]
Who: Two students, not much more is known
Where: Grooved Arete, Snowdonia, UK
Their mistake: Looks like they bit off more than they can chew
What happened: Two climbers were ascending the Grooved Arete route on Snowdonia in the UK. For some reason, the climbers became stuck on the route. It is unclear if they had no gear, [...]
Who: Four Hungarians
Where: Sichuan Province, China, the same province as the missing Russians
Their mistake: It’s unknown
What happened: Four Hungarians started an extended backpacking trip through the Sichuan Province about one week ago. Their plan was to climb a mountain with no official name. Locals call it Renzhonghai, a mountain with a 6,079-meter peak.
The mountain has [...]
Who: Igor Sherstnev and Anfisa krasheninina of Russia
Where: Siguniang (Four Girls) Mountain, Sichuan Province, China
Their mistake: Looks like bad luck. Not sure what the snow conditions were or if the climbers were able to evaluate it
What happened: Four Russians were on a backpacking and climbing trip on Siguniang Mountain. At an elevation of 6,250 feet, [...]
Who: 43-year-old Julian Lopez
Where: Avalanche Gulch route, Mt. Shasta, California
Their mistake: Just a simple slip
What happened: Two friends attempted to summit Mt. Shasta via the Avalanche Gulch route during nightfall. The men left the Bunny Flats trailhead at 5 p.m. and reached the Red Banks area at 10 p.m. The Red Banks area is a [...]
Who: A father in his 50s and his 21-year-old son
Where: Cwm Idwal, Snowdonia, UK
Their mistake: Where do I begin? Read on…
What happened: A father and son decided to go on a dayhike up Cwm Idwal in Snowdonia. Maybe the father and son thought that the climb would be easy. They wore tennis shoes, didn’t bring [...]
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