Every mountain climber’s worst fear is falling off a mountain. In July 2015, experienced climbers Jennifer Staufer and her climbing partner Adam Vonnahme set out to summit one of Colorado’s renowned and more difficult 14’ers, Crestone Peak. Shortly after reaching the summit, Adam watched in horror as Jennifer slipped on the frozen snow and slid down a deep gully to certain death. Listen as they tell their incredible story of survival and the additional climber that joined them for the first time that fateful day. 

We would also like to thank the brave men and women of the following organizations who risk their lives to rescue those in need in Colorado’s High Country, and without them this story most likely would’ve had a much more tragic ending.

Custer County Search and Rescue
Saguache County Search and Rescue
Western Mountain Rescue Team
Colorado National Guard HAATS