Unprepared Hiker Faces Rescue Bill After Mount Washington, NH, Altercation An ill-prepared hiker from Virginia sparked controversy on Mount Washington Tuesday, leading to a rescue operation and potential financial consequences. Tristan James Murrin, 27, of Virginia Beach, found himself in hot water after forcing his way into a State Park Sno-Cat vehicle at the summit and refusing to leave. New Hampshire Fish and Game officials reported that Murrin had been […] SnowBrains | November 29, 2024 1 Comment
Unprepared Hiker Hoisted Off 11,752′ Mount Timpanogos, UT, After His Feet Froze When Temperature Dropped Into 20s The Gephardt Daily reports that on Saturday morning, a hiker was hoisted off Mount Timpanogos, Utah, after his feet froze and he sent out a distress call. The incident occurred when a man in his mid-20s reported he could not feel his feet, meaning he could not descend the mountain. Utah County Sheriff’s Office received the call at approximately 11:30 […] Climbing CragBrains | October 22, 2024 0 Comments
Solo Hiker in Shorts and T-Shirt Without Adequate Supplies Rescued From Mount McLoughlin, OR, in 29ºF Temps A 40-year-old Central Point, Oregon, man was rescued from Mount McLoughlin late Saturday night after becoming lost during a solo hike. At 9:30 p.m., the Jackson County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team successfully located the hiker after a challenging ascent through dense foliage and treacherous lava fields. Related: Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night on Colorado 14er After Work Colleagues […] Climbing CragBrains | October 1, 2024 0 Comments
Woman Missing 48-Hours at 9,000-Feet in Sierra National Forest, CA Rescued After Surviving 5″ Snowfall and Freezing Temperatures After missing for 48 hours, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) Team has found 49-year-old Jolly Bose of Palo Alto, CA. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? Early Tuesday afternoon, the crew onboard the Sheriff’s helicopter, EAGLE One, located Ms. Bose near Ershim Lake. The team landed, contacted her, and transported her to […] SnowBrains | October 22, 2021 3 Comments
Man Buried in Avalanche Miraculously Saved by Passing Hiker in Alaska A hiker miraculously survived being buried by an avalanche Saturday near Flattop, AK according to the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center. Another hiker, who just happened to be passing, saw two legs sticking out of the snow at around and was able to dig the victim out within 5 minutes. The victim was hypothermic but conscious. Related: Avalanche Carried and […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 9, 2019 0 Comments
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