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Three Days of Survival: Climbers’ Brush with Death in the Himalayas

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Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak, two experienced climbers, set out to conquer Mount Chaukhamba in northern India.

But at 20,000 feet, things went horribly wrong. A loose rock cut the rope holding their food, tent, and gear, sending everything crashing down the mountain. Suddenly, they were stranded with no supplies and just one sleeping bag between them.

The pair huddled together on a narrow ledge as snow began to fall, fighting off hypothermia. They sent a desperate text message to emergency services, hoping for a quick rescue, but the helicopters couldn’t find them right away. The next day dragged on with no sign of help, leaving them exhausted and running out of energy.

Despite their dire situation, Manners and Dvorak didn’t give up. They abseiled down to some melting ice, managing to collect water, though they were weak and knew one mistake could cost them their lives. It was then that they spotted a group of French climbers. These climbers had heard about their situation and came to the rescue, sharing food and gear, and pinpointing their location for the helicopter.

After three days of battling brutal conditions, the helicopter finally arrived, lifting Manners and Dvorak to safety. Though they were shaken, they survived to tell the tale.

For Manners, it was another incredible chapter in an already storied climbing career. She’d made headlines in 2022 as the first woman to climb the Phantom Direct route on the Grand Jorasses in Mont Blanc. But this time, even her experience couldn’t have prepared her for three days of sheer survival in the Himalayas.

 

 

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