11/05/2025
POV: If your friend accidentally falls into a glacier crevasse, how can you successfully pull them out? 🧊⛏
On May 23, 2025, two mountaineers were descending the Squak Glacier on Mt. Baker after a successful summit. The climb had gone smoothly — until one of them, Daton, suddenly broke through a weak snow bridge. In an instant, he was hanging over a 50–60 ft deep crevasse, his torso and snowboard barely supported by his arms.
His partner, who was just behind him, witnessed the fall and immediately sprang into action. Staying calm, he anchored himself and began setting up a proper crevasse rescue system. Every movement counted — testing the rope tension, securing the pulleys, and carefully managing the haul line. After several tense minutes, he managed to pull Daton up from the icy void. Both of them skied down safely, unharmed but deeply aware of how crucial training and readiness are in such moments.
This real footage captures more than just a rescue — it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of glacier safety, rescue competency, and never taking the mountains for granted. ❄
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