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The Tragic Story of the Pink Panther Climbing Route on Denali
11:01 - 17:09 (06:08)
In 1992, three experienced climbers attempted the rarely used Pink Panther climbing route on Denali, but were hit by a massive avalanche. Only one survived the tragedy, and their journey is recounted in this podcast episode.
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Tom plans to join Colby and Ritt at their base camp on Cahiltna Glacier, which is the same area as Denali summiters.
11:01 - 13:43 (02:41)
Summary
Tom plans to join Colby and Ritt at their base camp on Cahiltna Glacier, which is the same area as Denali summiters. In 1992, over 1,100 people had come to the base camp to climb.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of the Pink Panther Climbing Route on Denali
Episode28: A Broken Neck and Endless Crevasses - Surviving Denali National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Tom views the icy and unstable route for the climb and suggests another route to his friends.
13:43 - 15:30 (01:47)
Summary
Tom views the icy and unstable route for the climb and suggests another route to his friends. The name of the route came from the first party carrying a stuffed pink panther for good luck.
ChapterThe Tragic Story of the Pink Panther Climbing Route on Denali
Episode28: A Broken Neck and Endless Crevasses - Surviving Denali National Park
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Three climbers begin their ascent up the rarely used Pink Panther Route on Mount Foraker after crossing a four-mile wide glacier.
15:30 - 17:09 (01:38)
Summary
Three climbers begin their ascent up the rarely used Pink Panther Route on Mount Foraker after crossing a four-mile wide glacier. The climb was dangerous due to the risk of crevasses and avalanches, and unfortunately, their journey ended in tragedy.