Afghanistan, accident at 5,400m.
To be hit on the head by a single, large rock in a small rock fall on a large mountain could be considered unfortunate..... At least 10 days from a hospital; no prospect of helicopter evacuation. 5,400 metres. To survive and then manage to walk out could be considered extremely fortunate indeed. Alan Halewood and Richmond MacIntyre had met 2 years prior whilst crossing Liverpool Land by ski. Alan leading the trip; Richmond a paying client and serial adventurer. During this ti
