Death & Survival in Glacier National Park

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Paperback True Tales of Tragedy, Courage, & Misadventure C. W. Guthrie, Ann Fagre, and Dan Fagre Categories: History, National Parks, General Interest Discover the raw power and peril of Glacier National Park through true stories of those who faced its deadly challenges—and those who survived against all odds. From sheer cliffs and avalanches to grizzly encounters and brutal weather, these pages reveal the often unseen risks of one of America's most breathtaking wildernesses. Complete chronology of all 296 recorded deaths since 1910, with detailed names, ages, locations, and causes Dramatic accounts of courage, survival, and heroic rescues by search-and-rescue teams Practical insights on safety and risk avoidance in extreme wilderness conditions Authored by seasoned Glacier experts and locals with decades of firsthand experience Includes 82 evocative photographs and 2 detailed maps for immersive context
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