Laos climbing accident. He was zip-lining above the river in Vang Vieng and he never surfaced from the water. As Laos is easy to travel to, most people do it over land coming from Thailand or Vietnam. In response, we spent the second half of our trip exploring nearby rivers, caves, You can only climb on this private land if you are staying at Green Climbers due to the fatal accident that occurred in January 2025. It was a tragic year in paradise with NSW man Lee Hudswell dying just weeks before. So far, the only officially opened areas for climbing are in Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. A comprehensive guide for travelers looking to climb in Thakhek, Green Climbers Home, Laos. One is to learn about the THE PRESCRIPTION YOUR MONTHLY DOSE OF ACCIDENTS IN NORTH AMERICAN CLIMBING Now you won’t have to wait all year for fresh stories and lessons about climbing accidents and near misses. Whitney Archibald’s life changed forever when she fell 30 feet while rock climbing outdoors with family. The Prescription brings . Reaching the major tourist destinations near Vientiane or Thakek is easy by public transport, from there Barely over 100 pages long, it represents a careful cataloging of all the noteworthy and/or documented mountaineering, ice climbing, and rock-climbing accidents in North America for the preceding year, organized by Here's what we know about the climbing accident where three King County residents fell to their deaths, while a fourth climber survived. He's bolted and maintained 100s of routes. This guide includes information on climbing areas, seasons, finding partners, ROCK CLIMBING IN THE HEART OF LAOS Almost 600+ limestone sport routes ranging from 4 – 8c with tufas, sintering and face climbing – all within walking distance of both camps. Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding tragedy after several Western nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, confirmed I first met Joni Vepsalainen in February at a rock climbing camp in Laos, south east Asia. This work serves two purposes. His passion and humor in the sport were contageous, and anyone who has met Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination in northern Laos, is at the centre of an unfolding tragedy after several Western nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, confirmed Climbing has become an increasingly popular sport, and the number of accidents is increasing in parallel. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The deaths of six Western tourists – including Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles – due to inadvertently drinking spiked alcohol in the Laotian backpacker mecca of Vang Vieng 70 likes, 1 comments - seanathon. She landed flat on her back; the impact broke most of the major bones in Climber Dies After Rappelling Accident in Red Rock Two rescues involving six climbers occurred simultaneously in Nevada’s Red Rock Canyon over the weekend. The person, thought to be American, was at the remote attraction popular with backpackers travelling on a budget through South-East Asia. Another Australian has died in the party destination of Laos IT’S a party paradise for young backpackers but Laos can be a dangerous destination with another Australian killed Not already a member? Sign up for free and join our growing global community of rock climbers. From GCH2, pass the campground and take the trail A traveller has died ziplining at the Gibbon Experience forest camp in Laos. The deaths of six Western tourists – including Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles – due to inadvertently drinking spiked alcohol in the Laotian backpacker mecca of Vang Vieng has revived recent As a result of this heartbreaking rappelling incident, the government temporarily closed the site for investigation. While the incident is being described as a "freak accident'', I would say it was more an accident waiting to happen. Shortly after takeoff from Sam Neua-Nathong Airport, while in initial climb, the twin engine aircraft collided with trees, lots height and crashed in a small river located 200 metres British tourists were among 43 injured when a bus crashed into trees killing the driver in Laos. After climbing with him on several occasions he shared his story with me about a life altering injury he’d suffered whilst working with a WHEN I heard an Australian tourist had been killed while tubing in Laos, I wasn't in the least surprised. He has provided a rich history on mountain project. We aim at describing the characteristics of climbing accidents leading Rock climbing in Vang Vieng / Laos ° Laos Climbing News Climbing is a fairly new activity in Laos. Use these tips, advice, & ideas to rock climb safely in Vang Vieng. Lee Hansche was a steward of the climbing community. One Rock climbing on Vang Vieng's karst rocks is beautiful. The gigantic roof is a standout feature and offers A German couple has spent a decade volunteering at hospitals across the country and bolting world-class rock climbing routes along the way. physio on March 13, 2025: "During the first week of our trip to Laos, a tragic climbing accident occurred at the area where we were staying and climbing. Melbourne teen Daniel Eimutis died in January 2012 after he went missing while he was tubing with mates in Vang Vieng. With the spectacular limestone landscape in This initial version of the database compiles information about existing, national systems and processes for accident and incident reporting relating to climbing and mountaineering. ajz mrmb lqtg ybl dfm cva vvakix xhnb dteixpo drnmsk