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Hiker Dies, Partner Rescued After Getting Caught in Whiteout on Mount Rainier, WA

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Rangers at Mount Rainier National Park, WA assisted by Mountain Rescue volunteers, rescued a hiker in distress yesterday afternoon on the Muir Snowfield in white-out snow conditions. Her companion, unfortunately, was found deceased and was recovered from the mountain today. At 10 am on Wednesday, September 23, rangers were forwarded a 911 cell phone call from a woman, visiting from Virginia, who reported that she and her hiking […]

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CragBrains | September 25, 2020
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2 Rescues on Mount Hood, OR in 24-Hours | Woman Struck by Avalanche and Man Lost Overnight in Whiteout Conditions

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Rescuers were called to two incidents within 24-hours on Mount Hood, OR over the weekend as recent snowfall and warm temperatures increased the avalanche risk. “There is a high avalanche danger on Mt. Hood right now, due to a recent accumulation of 10 inches of snow along with warming temperatures. Officials estimate there were over 200 climbers on Mt. Hood […]

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AvyBrains | May 26, 2020
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