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What is an epic in climbing and mountaineering? When things go wrong
Our mountaineering expert considers the epic, taking a look at high-profile cases and detailing how you can avoid being part of one
“It was a beautiful moment" – French climbers reveal how they rescued pair stranded at 20,000 feet in Himalayas
American and British climbing partners Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners found themselves stranded at over 20,000ft without food, climbing gear or shelter
"I had never encountered a job quite like this" – hiker trapped upside down between boulders for hours trying to retrieve phone
It took crews many hours and specialized equipment to free the woman
Maine hiker, 72, lost in woods for 4 days may have been kept alive by dog as husband dies
The woman was found hypothermic but alive after spending four nights in freezing temperatures
8 hikers violate trail closure, get "too tired" to continue, and call mountain rescue – now they face up to $25,000 in fines
National Park officials say the hikers were uninjured and their rescue diverted vital resources away from wildfire fighting operations
"These missions are very risky and entirely avoidable" – California climbers warned after 5 rescued in icy conditions
The risky rescues prompted officials to issue an exasperated warning
“We’re in disbelief" – missing National Park hiker found "alive but not well" a month after his dog was rescued from trail
Trail crews reported they heard Shock calling for help and discovered the man in "dire" condition
"I hope you find a new job" – public reacts to hiker stranded in overnight storm on Colorado 14er after colleagues ditch him
The group of hikers managed to do everything wrong, leading to a large-scale rescue mission
