A couple of unfortunate accident reports on a couple of Waterton's best scrambles. Would hate to have a separated shoulder anywhere, let alone in the back country. Glad both cases turned out ok.
Helicopter sling rescue, Mt. Crandell, Waterton Lakes National Park, July 12, 2012
Around 08.30 on July 12, 2012, one scrambler in a group of five dislocated his shoulder while climbing on ‘Tick Ridge’, Mount Crandell. The climber did not fall and was able to reverse his moves onto lower angle terrain, but was in a great deal of pain. After some discussion, a smart phone was used to find a number for the ‘Waterton wardens’ using a Google search. The results listed a now unused number and there was no answer when it was called. Full story at http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/np-pn/sp-ps/s ... spx#July12
Overdue hiker, Akamina Ridge, Waterton Lakes National Park, July 20, 2012
At midnight on July 20, 2012 the Visitor Safety Team was informed by the local RCMP of an overdue hiker who got separated from his party on the Akamina Ridge Trail and had not shown up at the trailhead. Interviews with several other members of the hiking group were conducted and a last seen point and possible intended route down to Wall Lake was mapped out. Full story at http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/np-pn/sp-ps/s ... 12.aspx#20