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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...possibly can be. In spite of this danger Longenecker and Parysko built their igloo on the exposed floor of Tuckerman ravine directly under the towering cliffs loaded with snow ready to avalance. This was the first error in their conduct, for there are, just a short distance down the mountain from where they camped, several shelters that are in safe locations and are equipped for winter...
...would appear that after taht avalanche had occurred, and Playsko had miraculously escaped without being buried, the handicap of his inexperience immediately became apparent. In descending the mountain for help he passed by no less than three emergency telephones, two first aid caches containing blankets and chemical heat pads, and the Tuckerman Ravine ski Shelter which, although unoccupied at the present time, is available for climbers in distress. The final irony of fate is that he dies just a few yards beyond the Spur Cabin of the Harvard Mountaineering Club where people were staying at that time...
...Harvard Mountaineering Club wishes to make an urgent appeal to all those who to climb or ski on Mount Washington (or any other out of the way area) to consult with us or any qualified organisation such as the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Mount Washington Volunteer Ski Patrol, or best of all, with Joe dodge at Pinkham Notch for advice as to where safe skiing and climbing conditions are to be found. (The HMC is located in Winthrop F-33; telephone...
...pure folly that this slaughter of well-meaning climbers should continue when it may be so easily avoided. Mount Washington is not an inherently dangerous mountain in spite of the many accidents that inexperienced climbers will bot heed the warnings of those who know the mountain well, and are aware of the dangers that await the person who is not prepared for its rigors. John S. Humphreys '54, President, HMC, Harry S. Francis '54, Chairman Safety Committee, H. Erich Helnemann '53, Chairman, Rock Committee...
...students had built the igloo earlier with Longenecker's sister, Polly, 20, a senior at Connecticut College for Women. She returned to an Appalachian Mountain Club but for the night, however...