One of the rescued climbers shows obvious signs of the blizzard conditions taking place on Mount Hood during the rescue mission.  Though cold, tired, hungry and dehydrated, the climbers were in relatively good physical condition and did not require hospitalization.  They were experienced mountaineers and were fairly well prepared for their ordeal.
 
Photo © Rocky Henderson (PMR)  |  January 12, 2003  |  Close Window
 

 
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