About this episode
The episode recounts the tragic climbing accident that left David Cicotello stranded for six days after his brother Louis died.
In March of 2011, David Cicotello and his brother Louis began what should have been a week-long climbing adventure through No Man's Canyon in southwest Utah. Their journey took an unexpected and tragic turn as a rappelling accident claimed Louis’ life, leaving David stranded on a narrow ledge for 6 days.
Topics covered
- climbing adventure
- tragedy
- survival
- family
- accident
- outdoor exploration
Keywords
- climbing
- accident
- survival
- No Man's Canyon
- David Cicotello
- Louis Cicotello
- tragedy
- Utah
Mentioned in this episode
Places: No Man's Canyon, southwest Utah
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