Gallery: A Lost Climber's Pack Emerges 30 Years After an Avalanche

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    The top of Raschick's backpack
  • Headlamp
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    Headlamp
  • Dental kit and sunscreen
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    Dental kit and sunscreen
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    Vial of cologne
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    Camera
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    35mm film
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    Mitten
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    Crushed bible
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    REI tag
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    REI tag
  • AA batteries
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    AA batteries
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    Crampon spike cover
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    Snow fluke
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    Rope and carabiner
  • Blue and yellow cord
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    Blue and yellow cord
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    All recovered items
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