Two injured climbers were rescued after being stranded 2,500 meters up Aoraki/Mount Cook.
Helicopter crews managed to reach them early Saturday morning after poor weather had delayed earlier rescue attempts. The men had spent four nights sheltering in Empress Hut, a small cabin beneath the west face of the mountain.
Despite the long wait, the climbers were in good spirits and well-prepared, according to Aoraki Search and Rescue supervisor George Loomes. They had enough food and water but might have suffered frostbite due to the extreme cold.
The rescue was a challenge because of the dangerous terrain and limited good weather. The climbers stayed in contact with the rescue team and waited safely in the hut, which has radios but lacks basic comforts like showers or wifi. Mountain Safety Council expert Bianca Bratton explained that frostbite is a big risk in these freezing conditions.
i competed at the games in the cross country
Wow. I wonder how often they do the aims games.
Thanks for this article Ava. It is very interesting and has much information for relations of participating athletes.
Hope you will write more informative articles and tell the weatherman to send pleasant Bay of Plenty conditions.
My school did Aims games
I really love this article