FALL ON ROCK, EXCEEDED ABILITIES—Colorado, Mt. Evans. Brian Driscoll (29) and Jeff Feet (23) were “scrambling” on extremely loose rock below Crest House. Fell, slid some 600 feet down snow/rock couloir. Dead on arrival from massive internal and cervical trauma. (Source: Henry Ledyard, Alpine Rescue Team)

Analysis: Paved highway leads to Crest House Restaurant on Mt. Evans, a popular tourist attraction. This is only one of four incidents (3 fatal) this summer from the rocks immediately below. Loose rock, steep 60-70° snow couloirs, 1200-1500 feet make a very impressive north face between Crest House (top) and Summit Lake Flats. High order of mountaineering skills is necessary to survive this very nasty piece of ground. (Source: Henry Ledyard, Alpine rescue Team)