Mountain Climbers Missing on Aoraki, New Zealand's Tallest Peak

SOURCE www.npr.org
Three mountain climbers, two from the U.S. and one from Canada, missing for five days on New Zealand's tallest peak, Aoraki, are believed to have died in a fall. Their bodies were not found but items believed to belong to them were retrieved from the slopes.

Key Points

  • Three mountain climbers missing on Aoraki, New Zealand's tallest peak
  • Believed to have died in a fall based on footprints and items retrieved
  • Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, is a technically difficult climb due to various risks

Pros

  • Experienced climbers were known to be certified alpine guides

Cons

  • Tragic loss of life