July 5, 1997An unknown 23 year old male and his partner were swept in a wet slab avalanche, the first being carried 200 feet down and perishing from head injuries, while the partner fell only a short distance, suffering from bruises and cuts, able to hike out for help. The avalanche was instigated by rock fall triggered on the ridge.Source: www.avalanche.org July 24, 1988Bill Snodgrass was traversing from Wilson Peak when he fell, suffering lacerations and other injuries. He was later rescuedSource: fourteenerworldforum.com |
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