San Jose climber recounts surviving a terrifying 500-foot plunge down Mount Shasta

From the Newshound archive · first published 24 September 2026 · last updated 25 September 2026.

A climber from San Jose has spoken out after plunging 500 feet down Mount Shasta in California. The survivor recounted the terrifying fall and revealed the extent of his injuries. Mount Shasta is one of California's most notorious and dangerous peaks for climbers.