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RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall

Rescue — Cannon Mountain, Oct 23, 2011

·Mount Cannon·Moby Grape route

Three 18-19 year old male college freshmen rock climbers · party of 3

Three college freshmen attempted the Moby Grape route on Cannon Cliffs on October 23, 2011, starting at 5:30 a.m. but becoming overextended on terrain beyond their expertise level. By 8:00 p.m. they had not reached the top and were stranded in temperatures dipping into the 20s F without adequate gear for overnight conditions. Mountain Rescue Service lowered rescuers by rope to reach the climbers and lifted all three to safety around 1:40 a.m.

What we can learn

Hikers and climbers need to take into account that the days are getting shorter when they plan their fall outings.

Contributing factors

Novice in winter terrainInadequate clothingUnderestimated elevation
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