Climber Survives 700-Foot Fall on Mt. Hood in Oregon

A climber on Mt. Hood in Oregon survived a 700-foot fall on a steep, icy route and was rescued by off-duty military medics and climbing rangers. He was airlifted off the mountain within six hours of the fall.

Tragic Climbing Accident on Mount Everest

British climber and his guide missing and presumed dead on Mount Everest after reaching the summit. Climbing in 'death zone' above 26,000 feet. Three deaths on Everest this year, 18 last year. Overcrowding and changing weather conditions pose risks.