# 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.
- Title: Alpinists Rescued After 18 Hours in Canadian Rockies
- Summary: Two climbers stranded on Mount Andromeda in Canadian Rockies were rescued after 18 hours of high-wind challenges.
- Keywords: mount andromeda, canadian rockies, parks canada, rescue operation, climbers, andromeda strain, jasper national park, Gripped Magazine
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/alpinists-rescued-after-18-hours-in-the-canadian-rockies
- Author: Brandon Pullan
- Published: 2026-10-27T23:28:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mount andromeda, canadian rockies, parks canada, rescue operation, climbers, andromeda strain, jasper national park
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Parks Canada’s Visitor Safety team rescued two climbers from Mount Andromeda’s Andromeda Strain route after 18 hours due to high winds.