American Mountaineer Found 22 Years After Avalanche

Police in Peru found the body of American mountaineer William Stampfl, buried by an avalanche 22 years ago while climbing a peak in the Andes.

Discovery of American Climber's Body in Andes

American climber Bill Stampfl's body, buried in an avalanche 22 years ago in the Andes, was unexpectedly found by a stranger during a climb. His family plans to bring his body home for cremation and repatriation. Stampfl, along with two friends, was attempting to climb the Huascaran peak when the tragedy occurred.