Reddit climbing death. Whether you're into breaking news, sports, TV fan theories, or a never-ending stream of the internet's cutest animals, there's a community on Reddit for you. 141K subscribers in the NormMacdonald community. The death rate is higher on Annapurna but the total number of deaths is higher on K2. And surprisingly, there was only one death between 1920 and 1995. Green John Middendorf Keita Kurakami Kazuya Hiraide Takero Nakajima Javier Botella de Maglia Archil Badriashvili Sergey Nilov Dave False! Climbing is inherently dangerous, and things like safety checks and buddy checks do their best to minimize risk, however risk can never be completely eliminated from climbing. 8M subscribers in the nextfuckinglevel community. Since the sport by its very nature always involves a chance of injury or death, no matter how small, the risk is specifically said to be "inherent". His head was all over the place. 283 votes, 57 comments. Rest in peace legend. This year’s list includes 44 climbers ranging in age from 18 to 96. 603 votes, 119 comments. Brian carried a satellite phone with him whenever he went climbing. Lost Climbing boots in Deaths Plateau, Can't Get tem Back? : r/2007scape r/2007scape Current search is within r/2007scape Remove r/2007scape filter and expand search to all of Reddit Yesterday, while out on a trip, I was given the very unfortunate news that one of my climbing buddies (and close friend) was in a grave accident. 4 days ago · Welcome to Reddit, the heart of the internet. I’ve been checking local news daily to see if there’s any updates and I can’t find any reports. The woman was on one of the Four Aces—steep mini-peaks along the ridge—which are considered the route’s crux. It did. Your Reddit account Someone who hasn't posted in a long time has the username I want, can I have it? How do I register or add my email to my Reddit account? Jul 12, 2024 · Reddit can be an intimidating place. I forget what the current numbers are off the top of my head. So, it's cool that he's free soloing, but a 5. I do think Honnold's free solo of Freerider is an incredible accomplishment, but to be honest, I hope that's the end of it. Or what was left of it Reply reply ZdawgFasho • 183 votes, 275 comments. Planned to take the Skyline Trail and detour up Muir Camp trail as high as we felt comfortable. 3M subscribers in the climbing community. May 13, 2025 · Three rock climbers fell to their deaths in Washington state, authorities said. 82M subscribers Subscribe The Canadian climber was a Montreal firefighter and lived in Saint-Bruno with his wife and two daughters. I believe that they include things like that as influencing factors, but not typically as cause of death/injury. The woman’s climbing partner, who was uninjured and called for help on his May 14, 2025 · Four men who were climbing in Washington’s North Cascades mountains fell roughly 400 feet, a drop that killed three of them. There's a community for whatever you're interested in on Reddit. The eight-thousanders are the 14 mountains that rise more than 8,000 metres (26,247 ft) above sea level. Austin Howell, free soloist rock climber, the morning he died, June 30, 2019. Sam Whittaker decided it wasn't nasty enough and climbed the wall to the right which you can see here, to make Appointment with Death, E9 6c. There has been so much criticism of climbers, especially Kristin Harila, in popular media and elsewhere for what is made to sound like cold heartedly stepping over a dying person on a sidewalk only for one’s own ego. I came across this video 4 years ago. Is there any videos of people doing those skyscraper stunts falling to their death? Not wishing ill upon anyone but I always see those videos on Reddit of dudes jumping from one super high building to another or hanging off the edge or doing a backflip onto another high building and nothing bad ever seems to happen to them. From Tom Evans: "I talked to the two guys with the man who died. Reddit is a network of communities where people can dive into their interests, hobbies and passions. The home of Climbing on reddit. Jul 11, 2023 · UPDATE: This story was updated at 8:49 a. He’s a parkour stunt devil and was illegally climbing the crane when he lost his footing and grip and fell. This is a list of mountaineers who have died on these mountains. The first recorded death on K2 was in the summer of 1939 when American Dudley Wolfe died on the mountain. There's a line to the left of where Tom is climbing called Appointment with Fear - it's E7 6b and just barely protectable. 183 votes, 275 comments. There have been 91 deaths during attempted climbs. Dessureault already had a close call when he tried to scale K2 back in 2016. How can I get another set? Beflijster 24-year old urban climber dies after falling from disused mining installation in Belgium Stories/Experience Daredevil climber Remi Lucidi dies after 'falling off residential skyscraper' in Hong Kong Sky News 8. He introduces Mori to the world of solo climbing, setting the path for a large portion of Mori's life. There were also 3 death happened on the summit: one person fell from the summit by accident, and two were hit by lightning on the summit in 1985. While authorities have not yet released her name, friends and family have begun writing messages of Thats the thing. … Jan 22, 2025 · Two rescues occurred simultaneously in Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon over the weekend. Best of Liveleak There are countless skyscraper climbing videos out there these days. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Climbing is a selfish endeavor and free soloing is the most selfish. 3K votes, 260 comments. One rappelling accident resulted in a fatality. 125 votes, 167 comments. 8. Before his death, he sent his wife a message. I don't know how much writing/resesrch has gone into describing what its really like climbing k2 but in terms of danger and difficulty what is it that gives this mountain its reputation as one of the most dangerous mountains to climb? How would you describe it to someone who doesn't climb? Also does anyone have some pictures of the gnarlier parts of k2? Edit: thanks guys some excellent We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Reddit is a social network with something for everyone: trending topics, diverse discussions, and engaging communities and comment threads. Sorry to be pessimistic. Investigators believe their equipment failed as they were descending a ravine. 8 is well within the realm of reason for a weekend climber to achieve with gear, and an easy send for anyone regularly climbing 5. He was 22, climbing with friends. Lauren Girgis: 206-652-6591 or lgirgis@seattletimes. The carabiner somehow got pushed up against a hold and unclipped from the belay loop leaving the climber stranded mid-route. But I can't help but wonder: among the successful crazy and insane climbs we see on videos, how many people fail and fall? (sorry if this question has already been asked before). : r/todayilearned Go to todayilearned r/todayilearned r/todayilearned Death on K2 and criticism of those stepping over a fallen climber. m. Tom bagged the second ascent, then his partner and fellow Wideboy Pete Whittaker decided that We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. . The first death on Annapurna wasn't until 1970, I believe. Annapurna Fang takes the top spot with just 3 climber deaths due to the very small number of ascents. 228 votes, 182 comments. 4 ridge on Ypsilon Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park. 235 votes, 57 comments. 4K votes, 331 comments. A 26-year-old Boulder woman died Sunday after she fell 500 feet during a free-solo climb on the Four Aces of Blitzen Ridge in Rocky Mountain National Park, park officials said. Jan 22, 2025 · The Climbers We Lost in 2024 Matt Richard Matt Primomo David Breashears TM Herbert Neil Cannon Adam George Álvaro Peiró Ted Wilson Johnny Goicoechea Rob Coppolillo Robbi Mecus Lhakpa Tenji Sherpa Burt Angrist Martin Feistl Lee Hansche Daniel Frandson Stewart M. Free soloists traumatize friends, family, and the people nearby who have to watch you die from your injuries. , based in San Francisco. Reddit is the most diverse place on the web, where people from all over the world come together to share passions, ideas and experiences, creating Connect and communicate with others through Reddit Chat, explore threads, join conversations, and share your thoughts in a dynamic online community. A rock hold broke after he grabbed on to it. No falls, no deaths, and this gym closed the autobelays temporarily and the rumors were flying with all sorts of speculation of what failed. Reddit administrators moderate the communities. Not to disrespect the climber/hiker who lost their life but I am going to be at Mt Rainier in 1. Shortly after this, the man who owns the climbing shop tells Mori that solo climbing only leads to death. Six of the fourteen summits of the Eight-Thousanders (Manaslu, Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Mt. A lot of experienced outside rock climbers die from feeding out too much rope until they just run out and fall to their death. 53 votes, 32 comments. She was an experienced climber on a beginner’s climbing course, but because she was free *solo climbing, there was always the potential for death. Death on K2 and criticism of those stepping over a fallen climber. 80K votes, 6. Sad and completely avoidable death. com; on Twitter: @laurengirgis. Beware of cornices: Mountaineer survived 1,200-foot fall into Mount St. 185 votes, 48 comments. He has provided a rich history on mountain project. For example, climbing above the group's skill level caused them to get off route, leading to rapelling exhausted at the end of the day, leading to a fall. 619 votes, 549 comments. The story behind this is quite good. They are all in the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges. 3. [6] It is operated by Reddit, Inc. Honnold's climbing journal was little more than notes about things to hold with his fingers and toes, and notes to self to get his mind right for important moves. 11 The third time I exited without saving because I had other plans for that sim and was NOT GOING TO LET FUCKING ROCK CLIMBING END HER! But yes it's an interesting death to witness. He spends months prepping the route and rope climbing it, he knows every part intimately and is climbing well within his ability. He's bolted and maintained 100s of routes. If you've met Lee, I encourage you to share a memory of him here or in the comments of his most recent Instagram post. Mountain Rescue Aspen and other agencies responded, but the climber succumbed. A subreddit for videos and discussions about Norm Macdonald. If anyone knows what happened or if the man is ok, I’d be glad to know. He also doesn't do it for likes or followers. And yes we are scared of falling. Admittedly the chances of him dying are significantly higher than two people free climbing the same route but he has minimised the risk as much as possible. Climber falls to death on El Cap The relevant information: His name is Tyler. 4M subscribers in the climbing community. Jun 27, 2025 · TEN SLEEP, Wyo. 1K comments. Ofc he didnt make it. 1. Lee Hansche was a steward of the climbing community. An employee quickly climbed up and rescued the stranded climber. Build brand awareness, drive purchase consideration for our products, and drive sales by engaging in subreddit conversations, sharing valuable (or even exclusive) content, and using Reddit Ads. Everest and Makalu). May 13, 2025 · Three rock climbers from the Seattle suburbs fell to their deaths just outside North Cascades National Park this weekend, and a fourth climber in the group managed to rescue himself. It will feel week at first, but you will soon be amazed at what you can hold onto without crimping. I understand the art you all are doing, and I enjoy watching urban climbing videos so much. In my reading, Keito's jacket stuck out to me as reminiscent of Icarus, which is important for the end of the story. — A rock climber fell approximately 60 feet and lost their life yesterday, June 26, in Ten Sleep Canyon, according to a release from the We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. They said he was going to rappel down to camp 5 from camp 6 to get some gear they dropped. TIL 377 people have completed the ascent to K2's summit. 216 votes, 43 comments. Jun 30, 2025 · Reddit is home to thousands of communities, endless conversation, and authentic human connection. Moderation is also conducted by community-specific moderators, who are unpaid volunteers. Reply reply mudra311 • /r/mountaineering: what survival-story or accident account resonated most with you and made you think seriously about the dangers of climbing mountains? Accident analysis regarding recent death in Sand Rock/Cherokee Rock Village, AL using pre-cleaned anchor on Mussy Hooks. 2K votes, 541 comments. Just another attention seeking dipshit who’d rather risk becoming a human missile for internet clout than go climb at an actual climbing area, with more interesting features and scenery. 75K subscribers in the BestOfLiveleak community. On July 21, I witnessed a pretty terrible climbing accident at the Movement Gym in Boulder. May 13, 2025 · Three climbers from Renton, Washington died while climbing a popular peak in North Cascades National Park over the weekend. “Saw lots of flowers and butterflies, including a white one with orange-tipped wings, and took pictures of the flowers for you,” he wrote. 8 trad route on Devils Tower when he fell. Jul 11, 2023 · On Sunday, July 9, a Boulder, Colorado, woman died after falling 500 feet while free soloing Blitzen Ridge, a classic 5. A fourth climber survived. One of the very first things you learn when you climb outside is to make a "suicide knot" at the end of your rope so that never happens. I’m also a little disturbed that these gym accidents aren’t reported Cell Tower Deaths (2012) - Nearly 100 climbers were killed on radio, TV and cell towers in the decade before the documentary was released, a rate that at the time was about 10 times the average for construction workers [00:31:47] MushHuskies Summit Deaths? Has anyone literally fallen off of the summit and lived to tell about it? Armchair climber here but it looks like most are unroped at the pinnacle and it just seems like one wrong step and away you go. Lost climbing boots during Death Plateau on ironman. Practice climbing open hand. A man fell from the top of the wall, at least 40 ft. Death on the Savage Mountain: What really happened on K2, and why 100 climbers stepped over a dying man on their way to the summit 71 votes, 21 comments. Reddit allows businesses to engage with diverse audiences across all target demographics. Site of accident at Everest South Summit (8,749 m) - Traffic jam in death zone Sep 26, 2024 · The climber from Wisconsin was rappelling pitch two of a popular 5. Welcome to Reddit, the heart of the internet. Edit: just to clarify, the article describes this as a beginners course, but there seems to be a consensus that it is much more difficult than that. on Friday, July 14, 2023, with the climber’s name from the Larimer County Coroner’s Office. His passion and humor in the sport were contageous, and anyone who has met him knows it. Aug 25, 2024 · A 33-year-old climber tragically died after a fall on Williams Peak near Aspen. This guide breaks down the basics of starting a Reddit account, finding and joining relevant communities, posting content, earning Reddit karma, and more. Annapurna II's 38% fatality rate is likely a better representation, (6 of 16), but even as that mountain's biggest hype man the statistical pool is a little small for me to be crowning ol' Skully the new king of the Annapurna Himal. Helens crater, died trying to climb out, rescuers say 1. Dec 2, 2024 · Heard of Reddit? Here's our guide to "the front page of the internet" and all of the amazing things you can see and learn on the beloved social platform. Dec 4, 2024 · Each year we compile a tribute to the climbers who’ve died in the previous 12 months. If it was a high-profile death (like Honnold) then it could also have implications for public perceptions of the sport of climbing overall, which could impact everything from crag access to Olympic status. [7][8] As of February 2025, Reddit is the ninth-most-visited website in the world. 5 weeks to hike with my family. srih vxfte uihuemor gaz kcvod ewf uitrxm xvphsk wpup iyib