We climbed Mt Adams this summer. It was a walk in the park.
Not so for Derek Mamoyac who fell when snow gave way under his feet.
A 27-year-old Oregon climber who survived five days on southern Washington’s Mount Adams with a broken ankle told rescuers he ate centipedes and drank water from creeks as he tried to crawl to safety. …
… ate centipedes and other bugs after running out of food early in the week. He drank water from creeks.
He was wearing water-resistant pants, insulated boots and gloves but was still very cold. …
Thank God for the search dog.
(via Sierra Blogging Post)
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Be careful out there.


A 27-year-old Oregon climber who survived five days on southern Washington’s Mount Adams with a broken ankle told rescuers he ate centipedes and drank water from creeks as he tried to crawl to safety. …
I hope everybody noticed that the dog that found Derek was a golden retriever!
I have a particular love for goldens, and they love to hike.