On Camera, Hiker Falls To Death On China Mountain After Untying Safety Rope

On Camera, Hiker Falls To Death On China Mountain After Untying Safety Rope

The 31-year-old man was part of a hiking group scaling the 18,332-foot Mount Nama in China's Sichuan.

Hiker falls to death after untying safety rope for selfie in China

The man, identified only by his surname Hong, was part of a hiking group scaling the 5,588-metre peak on September 25 when he stepped close to a crevasse for pictures.

American Alpine Institute Addresses Solo Glacier Travel Safety Following Recent Death In China

Over the past several months the folks at American Alpine Institute have been repeatedly asked about safety issues related to traveling solo on glaciers. After the recent death of a 31-year-old man climbing Nama Peak in Sichuan, China whose fatal fall was caught on video after he reportedly unhooked from safety rope to take photos, they have taken to social media to address safety issues while navigating glaciers around the world by examining a …