A climber became trapped on a perilously narrow 6-inch ledge more than 10,000 feet above ground in California’s Sierra Nevada after straying from a safe route, with rescuers warning that any fall would likely have been deadly. The incident occurred during an ascent of the Mendenhall couloir on Laurel Mountain, where the climber and a companion were navigating the challenging terrain. Volunteer rescue teams were eventually deployed to assist after the individual remained stranded for an extended period. The case highlights the extreme risks faced by those tackling high-altitude climbs in rugged mountain environments.
Climber, stuck on 6in ridge, had veered off treacherous path and ‘any fall would almost certainly be fatal’An ill-fated move left a man stranded on a 6in ledge over 10,000ft off the ground for hours in California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, before a volunteer rescue team came to his aid.The climber, who has not been publicly identified, had been scaling the Mendenhall couloir, a gully on the face of Laurel mountain, with a friend on Saturday. Continue reading...
