Climber Dies After Successfully Climbing On Top of Crestone Needle
A 66-year-old man, who completed his climb on the top of Crestone Needle had sadly passed away after fatally falling from the summit.
This incident underscores the dangerous nature of the Crestone Group, particularly Crestone Needle, which has been the site of many rescue and recovery missions. Read more here
We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the 66-year-old climber. Please be safe out there everyone!
Related Post
17 Sep
Two Lost Hikers Who Were Told To Stay Put But Hiked The Other Way Rescued in Wol
On Sunday, two hikers, who were stranded on the Osborne Bend Trail, called the Wolfe County Search and Rescue for help, but as soon as the SAR team ca
Read More
17 Sep
Two Stranded Hikers Rescued on Flagpole Peak
On Saturday, the SAR team in El Dorado County rescued two hikers who were stuck on Flagpole Peak and weren't able to finish their hike due to rock sla
Read More
17 Sep
Two Elk Hunters Missing in Southern Colorado Wilderness
SAR teams are continuing their search for two missing men who were elk hunting over the weekend in the southern Colorado wilderness area after they di
Read More
16 Sep
Trail Runner Rescued in California Wilderness
On Sunday, the SAR teams came to the rescue of a trail runner who didn't return home after she told a relative where and when she expected to be home.
Read More