• Regardless of the dangers, climbing peaks of 14,000 ft – often called “14ers “– has exploded in reputation in latest a long time.
• This reputation, fueled partially by social media, has given false confidence to newbie climbers, consultants say.
• The latest demise of an skilled climber from Denver who fell from a peak has renewed the query: Why do it?

Shaking from the chilly, Andreas Stabno clung to a slender ledge on the face of a Colorado mountain ridge and cried as rescuers advised him the information: six extra hours till assist arrives.

When the gathering darkish clouds unleashed hail, Stabno referred to as his spouse and daughters. Then his sister and his mom.