A climber survived a 500-foot fall down a mountain after losing control while attempting to glissade. The U.S. Forest Service reported that the climber slid approximately 500 feet before managing to crawl to safety.
The climber suffered severe injuries, including sliced open feet, during the fall. Rescuers were able to reach the climber after the incident.
Further details about the incident are available from the U.S. Forest Service, which provided information about the climber's account of the accident.
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