Hiker Lost on Colorado’s Highest Peak Ignored Rescue Crew’s Phone Calls Because They Didn’t Recognize Number A hiker lost on Colorado’s highest peak repeatedly ignored calls from rescue crews––because they didn’t recognize the number. At approximately 8 pm on October 18th, Lake County Search and Rescue (LCSAR) was called out for an overdue hiker on 14,440-foot Mount Elbert. The person had started hiking Mount Elbert from the South Trailhead at 9 am that morning and had […] SnowBrains | October 25, 2021 0 Comments
4th Person Dies Attempting to Summit 14,000-Foot-Peak in Colorado This Summer There is a growing movement to promote safety and educate hikers, due to the fourth death on a 14er this year, reports The Denver Channel. Jake Lord was attempting his 23rd 14er, Capitol Peak, last Saturday when he fell to his death. With over 260,000 summit trips every year in Colorado, a figure which is increasing as more and more […] Climbing Steven Agar | July 20, 2017 3 Comments
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