Mount Shasta Climber Fall
A Bay Area climber fell 700 feet on Mount Shasta during descent and was rescued with a companion after being stranded [https://sfgate.com/northcoast/article/bay-area-climber-fall-22062539.php], [https://kdrv.com/news/two-climbers-rescued-on-mount-shasta-after-700-foot-fall/article_35c57e48-b651-476a-a5c7-c90f47e2bac1.html].
The climber who fell suffered significant injuries and was hospitalized after the rescue. His companion was unharmed. The incident occurred on the Hotlum-Wintun route, a popular but challenging climb on the north side of Mount Shasta. The pair were descending when the fall happened. Rescue efforts were hampered by high winds and the steep terrain. A California Highway Patrol helicopter was ultimately used to hoist the climbers to safety.
