00:00Three novice climbers became stranded on Mount Shasta in Northern California.
00:04They said they relied too heavily on AI when planning their climb.
00:08The group also used YouTube and AllTrails for preparation.
00:11They expected the climb to take about eight hours.
00:14Instead, the journey stretched to roughly 16 hours.
00:17They reached the summit around 7 p.m.
00:20During their descent, they lost access to navigation.
00:23The climbers eventually called 911 from nearly 12,800 feet.
00:27Rescuers reached them the next morning.
00:30Officials said strong winds and rough terrain blocked a helicopter evacuation.
00:34The climbers were brought down safely by ground teams.
00:37The incident highlights the risks of relying on technology alone.
00:41Experts urge climbers to carry backup navigation and emergency supplies.
00:46Mountain conditions can change quickly, even with careful planning.
00:50Disclosure.
00:50This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced
00:53using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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