Against The Odds FAN FAVORITE: Trapped on Mt. Hood | Whiteout | 1
Aug 19, 2025
In May 1986, high school students and a teacher face a brutal storm while climbing Mount Hood. As conditions worsen, they are pushed into a terrifying survival situation. The tension rises with every decision as the climbers battle nature and their own limitations. One climber's desperate search for a snow cave becomes a focal point for their survival instincts. Grit, camaraderie, and a fight against despair unfold as they contend with the harsh realities of extreme mountaineering.
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Teen Nearly Lost On Summit Slope
- Patrick McGinnis collapses into hypothermia near the summit after a long climb and violent storm.
- Ralph Summers and Susan McClave support him and try to keep him moving to survive.
Popularity Doesn’t Equal Safety
- Mount Hood is heavily trafficked yet remains dangerous due to sudden weather changes.
- Even experienced climbers can be surprised by rapidly developing storms at high altitude.
Father Drops Son Off For Night Climb
- Pat excitedly leaves for the overnight climb with his father Frank watching him go.
- Frank worries about Pat's cold but Pat insists on going and jokes about pasta for dinner.
