Every Parent's Worst Nightmare: The 1986 Mount Hood Climb That Killed 9

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• TH

  @TheExtreme-Edge · 1 year ago (edited) · pinned

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• MG

  @mgillee1 · 2 years ago

  Turning back due to knowledge of changing conditions is not quiting, it&apos;s wisdom.

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• CM

  @cm1642 · 11 months ago

  To make something like this a requirement is a cruel punishment.

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• DA

  @danmimis4576 · 2 years ago

  When you are in charge of a group of kids in a life and death situation, quitting is not something to be ashamed of, it&apos;s actually a sign that you&apos;re a responsible leader, intelligent enough to asses the situation and make the right decisions. Terrible story ...

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• HU

  @humbertothebeliever2443 · 2 years ago

  My heart goes out to the parents. <br><br>That&apos;s is just sheer stupidity to be required to climb a dangerous, life threatening mountain in order to graduate. Stupid school leaders.

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• PI

  @PInk77W1 · 2 years ago

  • check the weather <br>• know when to say no<br>• don’t be afraid to turn back

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• SU

  @susanware6702 · 11 months ago

  Making climbing the mountain a requirement is ludicrous.

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• DA

  @danielvandersall6756 · 2 years ago

  Outward bound instructor--professional guide--multiple teachers and experienced climbers. &nbsp;And none of them thought to check the forecast.

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• CA

  @CassandraFerero · 1 year ago (edited)

  As an Oregon resident and parent, &nbsp;I would never, EVER, in 1 million years, let my children go into something like that without <br>1. Me Being there <br>2. feeling 1000% certain that there would be zero atmospheric complications<br>3. Felt like my child and I could handle it and had enough experience prior.<br>4. &nbsp;ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR GUT!<br><br>This is just SAD! 😢

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• EL

  @elodie3846 · 3 months ago

  These were my dads peers! He opted not to go, but he still remembers it. They still hold a vigil every year.

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• AP

  @Aprils925home · 2 years ago

  Cannot believe “ Experienced “ climbers forced KIDS to keep going up this mountain IN A STORM

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• MI

  @Micaharchived · 1 year ago

  I went to OES for many years, they tell us the watered down story of this each year and tell us to do community service. I didn&apos;t know how bad the preparation for this trip or just how horrible it was until I did my own research. Thank you for telling the entire story and giving justice to all that died.

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