Zilligen, an experienced climber, suffered an injury to his pelvis while the other survivors escaped with bumps and bruises. The survivors were forced to abandon the search after 90 minutes and as darkness descended they took refuge at a hut further down the pass. Donald's body was recovered from the site on Sunday. I wish I would have had a probe. An avalanche expert said he doesn't fault the group for not taking additional safety equipment because it does not guarantee making it out alive.
People have to make their own decisions about risk.
Redhead, who grew up with Donald, was too distraught to speak to reporters Monday but provided a written statement.