The first date that led to a dramatic mountain rescue
A romantic climb went seriously awry when a fierce blizzard left Rachel Colenso and her partner trapped on a narrow, icy ledge in the Swiss Alps for three days.
In 2003, Rachel Colenso and her partner went on a first date climbing Piz Badile in the Swiss Alps. What was meant to be a romantic getaway ended up being a disaster when they were engulfed in a fierce electrical storm and trapped on a narrow, icy ledge with little food and water for three days.
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Deiniol Buxton
Picture: Rachel Colenso
Credit: Courtesy of Rachel Colenso
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