Canada.com reports 3 climbers were short lined by 3 helicopters off of Mount Logan after 140 kph winds shredded their tents in -30C weather.
The climbers had been stranded for 3 days at 5,500 metres about 500 metres from the summit.
In shortlining a line hangs down off the helicopter and they were in a harness attached to the line.
and they were taken off the mountain to a staging area,” said Markel.
Denali National Park assisted in the rescue.
The climbers are Erik Bjarnason, Alex Snigurowicz and another climber.
More info and links:
http://americasroof.com/wp/archives/2005/05/28/3-airlifted-off-mount-logan-in-140-kph-winds/
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