A climber survived a 700-foot fall on Mt. Hood in Oregon, while another climber died after falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska. The deceased climber was an aerospace engineer and experienced mountaineer.
Key Points
Survivor of a 700-foot fall on Mt. Hood in Oregon.
Deceased climber fell 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley in Alaska.
Alaska man was an aerospace engineer and experienced mountaineer.
Pros
Survival story of a climber falling 700 feet on Mt. Hood.
Cons
Tragic death of an experienced climber falling 3,000 feet from Mount McKinley.