Two mountaineers seeking a snowboarding descent from California’s Mount Shasta were swept away by an avalanche over the weekend. A harrowing 11-hour rescue effort brought them to safety, underscoring the mountain’s inherent dangers.
The pair, described as seasoned climbers, were attempting the summit on Saturday when disaster struck. A colossal avalanche engulfed them, sending one tumbling a staggering 1,000 feet down the aptly named Avalanche Gulch, according to the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO).
Shortly before midday, a frantic 911 call reached the SCSO. One injured climber reported being stranded at a perilous 12,200 feet, with his companion buried even further down the treacherous slope.
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