Ruth Woroniecki: 200 Foot Fall on Cucamonga Peak | E83

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In our story today, we delve into the harrowing experience of Ruth Woroniecki, a 40-year-old adventurer who embarked on a seemingly idyllic hike to Cucamonga Peak, one of Los Angeles' most sought-after mountaintops, towering over 8,000 feet. Little did she know that her descent from the summit would become a life-changing ordeal.

Picture this: the sun was shining brightly, casting a warm glow over the snow-covered landscape. As Ruth made her way down the mountain, a sense of tranquility enveloped her. But her serenity was short-lived. As she approached an exceptionally icy segment of the trail, her heart quickened with the realization that she was ill-equipped to traverse the perilous terrain with the necessary traction. The next thing she knew she was awakening after a 200 foot fall with some significant injuries.

Resources/further reading:

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-23/have-mercy-on-me-hiker-tells-how-she-survived-200-foot-fall-from-ice-trail

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11582707/Colorado-woman-40-SURVIVED-200-foot-fall-slipping-ice-California-hike.html

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/woman-recalls-surviving-terrifying-fall-in-san-gabriel-mountains/

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/hiker-recovering-after-200-foot-fall-while-hiking-near-cucamonga-peak/


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