Few years on the Earth
The death of 21-year-old Joseph Brambila on Mount Whitney has renewed attention on the extreme risks associated with high-altitude hiking in California, particularly during winter conditions. Mount Whitney, rising 14,505 feet above sea level, is the highest peak in the contiguous United States and draws thousands of hikers each year. While many complete the climb … Read more
The hiking community and the broader public were shaken this week following the tragic death of 19-year-old Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, a college freshman from Seal Beach, California. Casanova was among three hikers found dead on Mount Baldy, one of Southern California’s most challenging and popular hiking destinations. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s … Read more
The death of 26-year-old hiker Sota Keisuke on Mount Rausu in Japan’s northern prefecture of Hokkaido has drawn national attention, not only because of the rarity and brutality of the incident, but also because of the detailed reconstruction of events made possible by modern wearable technology. Keisuke was attacked by a brown bear while hiking … Read more