Precision at 12,400 Feet: California Helicopter Crew Executes High-Stakes Sierra Rescue A mountain climber is recovering after surviving a 500-foot fall and a freezing night on a remote granite ledge in is likely one of the most technical helicopter rescues in the history of the High Sierra. According to a report from the SF Chronicle, the incident unfolded on April 16, 2026, on the rugged western flank of Mount Baxter, a […] Backcountry Martin Kuprianowicz | April 27, 2026 0 Comments