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The Risk of Familiarity
David Shema
July 28, 2014
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November 2 - The Tooth/South Face
Injury: None.
Cause: A number of converging factors. Read more…
A slip on snow, a grab of the pack, trees escape a bruising
David Shema
May 09, 2014
April 27 - Guye Peak - Scramble
Injury: None
Cause: Slip on snow Read more…
Going Blind on Mount Hood
David Shema
February 26, 2014
Mt Hood Palmer Glacier
Injury: Corneal Edema causing blindness in one eye
Cause: Lasik Surgery, altitude, drying wind Read more…
How To: Follow A Climbing Code
The Mountaineers
February 21, 2014
Many years ago, The Mountaineers devised a set of guidelines to help people conduct themselves safely in the mountains. Based on careful observation of the habits of skilled climbers and a thoughtful analysis of accidents, those guidelines have served well not only for climbers but for all wilderness travelers. Read more…