Two couples were hoisted off the mountain by helicopter in mid-December after realizing they weren't prepared for the icy conditions.
Before you leave home, always tell a friend or family member where you plan on going and when you plan to return. Leave them with instructions on what to do if you don't return on time.
Have the appropriate level of knowledge and experience for the adventure you plan to have. If you are a novice, please rely on a professional guide or at least a highly knowledgable and experienced partner. Be healthy, safe, and smart. Know your limits, don't over-extend them, and don't take unnecessary risks. It's advisable not to go hiking with an existing injury, as it could become unpredictably worse during activity.
The day they set off, Dec. 17, was sunny. It was cold but Chen and his wife were wearing warm clothing. They had also purchased footgear that he called"mini spikes" — commonly known as microspikes or ice cleats. They thought they would provide more secure footing in the snow. They were wrong, as the couple would find out later.Somewhere between 7,000 and 8,000-foot elevation, while wearing only his regular, sturdy hiking boots, Chen tripped and fell.
Nearby, Joseph and Janelle Rasich, who were hiking with their two dogs, had come to the same conclusion after their
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