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YOSAR responded to 231
calls in 2005
H551 short-hauls a rescuer onto the East Buttress of El Capitan, June 18 2005. NPS photo.
More photos. *
Analysis of the Fatalities on The Nose, October 2004. Posted 6-25-07
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Photo gallery of 3,000-foot rope rescue of an injured climber from New Dawn on El Capitan, October 13 2005.
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Valuable analysis of two climbers' epic on Royal Arches, June 16 2005.
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Rescue report and analysis of an injury lead-climb fall on Lembert Dome, July 5 2005.
* "Must read" accident analysis from Accidents in North American Mountaineering (ANAM)
provided by The American Alpine Club. Reports are available for
2001,
2002, &
2003
2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004
2003 | 2002 | 2001
Statistics: 1989 to 1999
This page last updated on 6/3/08
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2/5/2005 - Evacuation of Fallen Lead Climber on El Capitan
Climber leading Moby Dick was injured in a fall to the ground, requiring a medical carry out.
11/20/2005 - Evacuation of Fallen Lead Climber on El Capitan
Climber aiding La Escuela pulled several pieces and hit the ground, requiring a medical carry-out.
10/13 - 10/14/2005 - Rescue of Injured/Stranded Climber on El Capitan
After his arm was badly cut by falling rock, a climber and his partner on New Dawn require a full-scale El Capitan rescue.
July - September 2005 - Swiftwater Summer
2005 saw multiple swiftwater fatalities and near-misses on the Merced River. Photo compilation from several operations. (pictures only)
7/22 - 7/23/2005 - Search and Rescue for PCT Through-hiker
Eyes swollen shut and unable to walk, a PCTer north of Tuolumne sent a desperate plea for help, spawning a two-day rescue effort.
7/11 - 7/12/2005 - Lead Climber Fall on Fairview Dome - (PSAR)
Nearing the top of Lucky Streaks, a hand-hold broke off, dislocating the leader's shoulder. An all-night high-angle rescue was conducted from the summit.
7/05/2005 - Lead Climber Fall on Lembert Dome - (PSAR)
Off route and run-out, a climber on Northwest Books was injured in a 30' lead fall, requiring rescue.
6/18/2005 - Lead Climber Fall on East Buttress, El Capitan
A climber slipped on wet rock and sustained spinal injuries. A helicopter short-haul rescue was initiated. (pictures only)
6/16 - 6/17/2005 Stranded Climbers on Royal Arches - (PSAR)
A pair of climbers were benighted in a storm at the top of Royal Arches without overnight gear. A night rescue was required to guide them to the ground.
5/1/2005 - Techincal Carryout of Bear
YOSAR assisted Bear Management by effecting a carryout of a sedated bear through the boulders above Le Conte. (pictures only)
2/20/2005 - Horizon Ridge Search and Rescue
A solo skier became lost in a fierce winter storm near Ostrander Lake. A dramatic ground and air response was required to save the severely hypothermic patient's life.
2/10/2005 - Summit Meadow Evacuation
A skier on the Glacier Point sustained a back injury after falling down, requiring a snowmobile evacuation.
1/26/2005 - Glacier Point Road Assist
A skier returning from Glacier Point was unable to continue, requiring a snowmobile assist.
12/17/2004 - Stranded Hikers at Glacier Point
Two hikers on the Four Mile Trail became stranded at Glacier Point due to icy trail conditions, requiring a snowmobile rescue.
10/19 - 10/22/2004 - El Capitan Rescues
On 10/17/04 a severe storm hit Yosemite and lingered for several days. Four climbing parties high on El Capitan were stranded, triggering a massive multi-day rescue effort.
10/19 - 10/21/2004 - Fatalities on The Nose
A pair of Japanese nationals high on the Nose died while attempting to climb out from Camp 6 during the storm's full fury.
10/19 - 10/21/2004 - Analysis of The Nose Fatalities
An in-depth look at the choices and circumstances that led to the tragic deaths of two climbers on The Nose.
10/19 - 10/22/2004 - Rescues on the Salathe Wall
With no food and dangerous climbing conditions, two climbers high on the Salathe Wall became stranded, requiring YOSAR aid to escape.
10/19/2004 - "Flagging"
A first-hand account of blazing the way through the storm for the dramatic El Capitan recue effort, written by Yosemite Climbing Ranger Lincoln Else.
10/19 - 10/22/2004 - Pictures
Selected pictures from the El Capitan Rescue Complex.
9/02 - 9/03/2004 - High Sierra Camp Search
A family of five, including young children, was reported overdue to Sunrise High Sierra Camp, prompting a large search effort.
3/29 - 3/30/2004 - Search for Overdue Hiker on Yosemite Falls Trail
An ambitious day hiker was benighted on cliff bands between Snow Creek and Yosemite Falls, spawning a ground and air search.
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