From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Alpinists Rescued After 18 Hours in Canadian Rockies
Two climbers stranded on Mount Andromeda in Canadian Rockies were rescued after 18 hours of high-wind challenges.
In brief
Two climbers stranded on Mount Andromeda in Canadian Rockies were rescued after 18 hours of high-wind challenges. Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety team rescued two climbers from Mount Andromeda’s Andromeda Strain route after 18 hours due to high winds. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Rescue Attempt
Two climbers were stranded on Mount Andromeda’s Andromeda Strain route after falling around midnight on Oct. 5, 2026.
Rescue Details
Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety team completed a 100-metre rope rescue after 18 hours of high winds and challenging conditions.
Rescue Outcome
The climbers were safely escorted down the mountain following a highly technical operation that lasted 18 hours.
The takeaway
Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety team rescued two climbers from Mount Andromeda’s Andromeda Strain route after 18 hours due to high winds.
