FALL WHILE BOULDERING, EXCEEDED ABILITIES—Colorado, Mt. Evans. Thomas Gibbon (18) was bouldering on the steep north face of Mt. Evans when he lost his footing and fell to his death. (Source: Henry Ledyard, Alpine Rescue Team)

Analysis: Gibbon was, like many tourists in this area, inexperienced in mountaineering skills. Many have been tempted into “climbing” and scrambling in this area, with predictable results. (Source: Henry Ledyard, Alpine Rescue Team)