Climber dies after fall from Colorado mountain over Labor Day weekend
The fatal fall happened on Castle Peak, a 14,273-foot mountain near Aspen and the ninth-tallest peak in Colorado.
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A climber died over the Labor Day weekend after falling from one of Colorado's tallest mountains.
The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office was alerted early Sunday afternoon that a climber needed help on Castle Peak, a 14,273-foot mountain that is the ninth-tallest in Colorado.
Rescue teams were deployed to the mountain, including 21 rescuers and a Flight for Life helicopter.
"Mountain Rescue Aspen personnel reached the climber at approximately 3:58 p.m. and determined the individual had sustained injuries that were not survivable," Mountain Rescue Aspen said in a statement.
A member of the rescue team deployed to Castle Peak, Colorado, over Labor Day weekend. (Mountain Rescue Aspen)
The climber’s identity was not released.
Weather was dry across the region Sunday, with partly to mostly cloudy conditions. Temperatures in nearby Aspen, Colorado, were in the 70s during the rescue, although conditions were cooler at higher elevations.
"Mountain Rescue Aspen and the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office encourage those traveling in the backcountry to be prepared for their outing, familiarize themselves with their route and conditions, and understand the limits of their experience and abilities," Mountain Rescue Aspen said.
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