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Ep 108 - Emergency Bivy in Chamonix - Steve van Zutphen

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Stranded in Chamonix

This chapter recounts a harrowing experience of being stranded in severe weather conditions while climbing in Chamonix. The speakers detail their desperate struggle for survival in an ice cave, the impact of hypothermia on their mental clarity, and the eventual rescue by a helicopter team. Through this intense narrative, they highlight the challenges and exhilaration of alpine climbing and the unpredictable nature of the mountains.

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