Who died on Mount Hood?

Who died on Mount Hood?

Patrick Michael Stretch
Authorities Wednesday identified the 64-year-old climber who died on Mount Hood over the weekend. Patrick Michael Stretch of Spokane, Washington died after he fell about 500 feet while working his way down the mountain Sunday, May 30, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said.

What happened to Giles Thompson?

Thompson now lives in Seattle and is a full-time master artisan (i.e. special-effects guy) at the city’s ACT theater. He says he was “kind of half-ass” about dealing with his loss until he got divorced a few years ago.

Were Brian Hall and Jerry Cooke found?

The two other climbers who went for help, Brian Hall and Jerry Cooke, were never found, and have since been declared dead.

What was the last time Mount Hood erupted?

21 September 1865

How many bodies are on Mount Hood?

In the past 100 years, there have been 130 deaths on Mount Hood, which is popular among climbers of various skill levels. Some 40,000 people fill out permits to climb it every year, and the route taken by the climbers Thursday was particularly well-traveled.

Will Mount Hood erupt again?

Mount Hood remains an active volcano — meaning that it will erupt again. If scientists miss early warning signs of an eruption, they might not know the volcano is about to blow until it’s too late.

How many people died on Mt Hood every year?

Mount Hood climbing accidents are mountain climbing- or hiking-related incidents on Oregon’s Mount Hood. As of 2007, about 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount Hood each year. As of May 2002, more than 130 people have died climbing Mount Hood since records have been kept.

How old was climber who fell on Mt Hood?

A 63-year-old climber fell 500 feet to his death while descending Oregon’s Mount Hood with his adult son over the weekend, according to authorities.

How many people have died on Denali mountain?

Of the 96 deaths, 92% were male, 51% occurred on the West Buttress route, and 45% were due to injuries sustained from falls. Sixty-one percent occurred on the descent and the largest number of deaths in 1 year occurred in 1992.

How many people climb Mount Hood each year?

Mount Hood climbing accidents are mountain climbing- or hiking-related incidents on Oregon’s Mount Hood. As of 2007, about 10,000 people attempt to climb Mount Hood each year.

When did Ken Budlong attempt to climb Mount Hood?

On September 25, 1995 Kenneth Budlong, 45, of Portland attempted to climb the peak via the Cathedral Ridge route. Budlong was very experienced, having summited the peak 22 times before. However, the weather turned very quickly, and Budlong vanished.