Mount Robson climbers rescued from Emperor Face

Two climbers were rescued from the Emperor Face of Mount Robson in the Canadian Rockies during late September. The pair had been ascending the legendary Infinite Patience route, climbing approximately 5,000 feet above the valley floor before becoming stranded.

The rescue operation was complicated by extreme weather conditions and approaching darkness. As the day warmed, the climbing conditions transitioned from frozen to a mix of isothermal snow and running water, creating a hazardous environment.

A large-scale coordinated effort was required to bring the climbers to safety, involving Robson Valley Search and Rescue, BC Parks, Parks Canada, the RCMP, the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, the Canadian Armed Forces, Arrow Helicopters, and emergency medical services.