Wilson Peak fatality

[RyanSchilling]

https://x.com/SheriffAlert/status/18390 ... hQY7w&s=19

[madmattd]

Not really what I want to read right now with plans to head that way this weekend (not solo though). A good reminder for us all. RIP

[Mountainsroam_2012]

Wilson peak was a great climb. I plan to someday go for a 2nd summit after Gladstone, which I've been wanting to climb for 10 years.

RIP to the fallen climber.

[ballardwf04]

My condolences to the friends and family of the victim. Losing a friend, father, or son is one of the hardest experiences you can go through on this earth and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Mountaineering is dangerous- let’s not forget that. This climber was apparently experienced, but still suffered a tragic fall. Be careful out there all.

[Jorts]

I wonder where this occurred. I remember my first and only time on Wilson being taken aback by some exposed, loose terrain low on the mountain traversing toward it from the pass/saddle with Gladstone. I might’ve been off route but encountered it to some degree in both directions in the vicinity of a trail.

Condolences to this man’s friends and family.

[climbingyogi]

I wonder where this occurred. I remember my first and only time on Wilson being taken aback by some exposed, loose terrain low on the mountain traversing toward it from the pass/saddle with Gladstone. I might’ve been off route but encountered it to some degree in both directions in the vicinity of a trail.

Condolences to this man’s friends and family.

This is so sad to hear. RIP to the fallen climber

I actually thought the class 3 slabby/ledges section (that I think you're referring to) was the crux of the route when I hiked it last month (photos attached from the route description), and the other two people in my group agreed. The steeper section below the summit didn't feel nearly as scary or hard to me.

[14erFred]

Condolences and prayers for comfort and strength for the family and friends of the fallen climber. May he rest in peace forever, and may his memory always be a blessing.

[greenonion]

This kinda hits close to home after many years. On my first attempt at little Wilson I was in the middle of those ledges when my hamstring cramped up badly (as it’s prone to do). I was very relieved to be able to backtrack off the ledges and get back to that little saddle that leads to the Gladstone ridge. In good conditions you don’t want to stumble or be careless in that section. In bad conditions, obviously worse.

Very sorry to see this. Sincere condolences to the climber’s family

[CaptainSuburbia]

I wonder where this occurred. I remember my first and only time on Wilson being taken aback by some exposed, loose terrain low on the mountain traversing toward it from the pass/saddle with Gladstone. I might’ve been off route but encountered it to some degree in both directions in the vicinity of a trail.

Condolences to this man’s friends and family.

This is so sad to hear. RIP to the fallen climber

I actually thought the class 3 slabby/ledges section (that I think you're referring to) was the crux of the route when I hiked it last month (photos attached from the route description), and the other two people in my group agreed. The steeper section below the summit didn't feel nearly as scary or hard to me.

You can climb straight to the ridge from the Gladstone saddle and avoid those ledges.

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[LetsGoMets]

Pretty sure you can climb below them as well. I def thought they were sketch when I ascended them, but if I recall I dropped below them on a use trail on the way back.

[Tornadoman]

First of all, my condolences to the fallen climbers family and friends. I am saddened by this news.

Pretty sure you can climb below them as well. I def thought they were sketch when I ascended them, but if I recall I dropped below them on a use trail on the way back.

I also thought those ledges were very exposed/dangerous and was a bit unnerved by them (obviously could have been a better line than what we were on). Myself and one partner retreated back to the saddle and decided to bypass them low. I recall there being a bit of loose scree work and then pieces of a climbers trail through that area, and reconnecting with the main route further up. I feel that area is more confusing and dangerous than the summit pitch.

[jrs1965]

RIP climber. I want to say their was a fatality in the same area about four years ago?