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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox mountain Block Tower is a (Шаблон:Convert) mountain located in the southern Wind River Range in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Block Tower is on the west side of the Cirque of the Towers, a popular climbing area and is just northwest of Watch Tower and immediately south of the peak known as Sharks Nose.[1] Block Tower is situated on the Continental Divide.

Hazards

Шаблон:Main Encountering bears is a concern in the Wind River Range.[2] There are other concerns as well, including bugs, wildfires, adverse snow conditions and nighttime cold temperatures.[3]

Importantly, there have been notable incidents, including accidental deaths, due to falls from steep cliffs (a misstep could be fatal in this class 4/5 terrain) and due to falling rocks, over the years, including 1993,[4] 2007 (involving an experienced NOLS leader),[5] 2015[6] and 2018.[7] Other incidents include a seriously injured backpacker being airlifted near SquareTop Mountain[8] in 2005,[9] and a fatal hiker incident (from an apparent accidental fall) in 2006 that involved state search and rescue.[10] The U.S. Forest Service does not offer updated aggregated records on the official number of fatalities in the Wind River Range.

References

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