Illiniza Sur, 3 climbers died

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Boriss Andean

 
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Illiniza Sur, 3 climbers died

by Boriss Andean » Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:48 pm

Three climbers members of "Club De Andinismo De La Politecnica" died last Sunday after reaching the summit of Illiniza Sur. Apparently one the members of a rope team slipped and pulled her two other partners down to the void.

http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ec ... eak/23598/

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Re: Illiniza Sur, 3 climbers died

by ywardhorner » Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:36 pm

Very sad. I wish there were more details.
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