Work Completed on World’s Highest 5G Tower – On Mount Everest Workers have finished installing the highest 5G tower in the world – on Mount Everest. The mast was installed at 21,325-feet by China Mobile Hong Kong and Huawei. Everest is 29,028-feet high. Related: A History of Everest | What it took to Reach the Roof of the World Yaks have been used to carry over eight tons of high-tech infrastructure up […] Climbing CragBrains | May 5, 2020 1 Comment
Man Rescued After Falling Off 30-Foot Cliff While Hiking Near St. George, UT A 66-year-old man was rescued after falling off a 30-foot cliff while hiking with his brother in St. George, UT on Monday. The rescue was the 46th of the year for Washington County Search and Rescue Team, and the ninth in two-weeks. The men were canyoneering in the Cougar Cliffs area to the west of SR-18 when one of the hikers […] Climbing CragBrains | April 29, 2020 0 Comments
Mount Shasta, CA Now Closed Above 10,000-Feet In alignment with current federal, state, and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure the health and safety of climbers and employees, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest will temporarily close the area on Mt. Shasta above 10,000-feet in elevation, effective April 23, 2020. Related: UFOs and Avalanches | History of Skiing on Mount Shasta Springtime is the most popular time […] Climbing CragBrains | April 24, 2020 0 Comments
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One Man Died After Falling into a Canyon and Another Rescued After 4-Days Lost in Colorado Wilderness A 31-year-old hiker and his dogs who had been lost in the Colorado wilderness for four days were rescued after the smoke from his fire alerted another group. The man was looking for help for his friend, later found deceased, and his two dogs who had fallen into a canyon. On Friday, April 10 at approximately 1:30 pm, the Mesa County […] Climbing CragBrains | April 14, 2020 0 Comments
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Injured Climber Airlifted From Mountains Near San Diego, CA A rock climber was injured while climbing the Descanso Wall in the Cuyamaca Mountains, near San Diego, California, and had to be evacuated from the area via helicopter last Sunday, April 5. The climber was an eighteen-year-old adult male who had fallen approximately 20 feet in the accident and broken his leg, according to Cal Fire Captain Isaac Sanchez who […] Climbing CragBrains | April 10, 2020 0 Comments
Hiker Died After Falling 300-Feet From Manly Beacon in Closed Death Valley National Park, CA A body was found by hikers at the base of Manly Beacon in Death Valley National Park, CA on Saturday. Officials believe the person fell 300-feet to their death off the popular landmark. Death Valley National Park is currently closed to all recreation. Related: National Parks Are Closing Due to COVID-19, Many Still Offering Virtual Tours Due to insufficient time […] Climbing CragBrains | April 9, 2020 0 Comments
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