August 13, 1998
An unknown climber was struck by lightning near Guanella Pass.Source: Mountain News Net
May 29, 2000
An unknown climber was injured in a fall. He was assisted by Alpine Search and Rescue Team.Source: www.alpinerescueteam.org
November 25, 2001
Pelham Staples III became stranded in a blizzard near the summit of Mount Bierstadt and survived by building a fire.Source: Rocky Mountain News
June 9, 2002
An unknown male had fallen near the summit with a badly injured knee. He was evacuated by Alpine Search and Rescue Team.Source: www.alpinerescueteam.org
July 19, 2002
An unknown climber broke his leg in a fall. He was evacuated by a search and rescue team.Source: www.alpinerescueteam.org
February 19, 2005
Steven Brodsky inadvertently descended to the Abyss Lake drainage after reaching the summit when snowshowers obscured the route. He was spotted two days later after search and rescue was notified was lifted out by helicopter in good condition.Source: Channel 7 News
February 19, 2005
Wendy Dean was snowshoeing from Guanella Pass when she became separated from her two companions in whiteout conditions. She was rescued 7 hours later by helicopter.Source: 9News.com
Mount Bierstadt from the West