How a Near Death Experience Changed Everything | Dan Wenker
Dan Wenker was approaching his 50th birthday when he decided he wanted to do something bigger than throw another birthday party.
A self described city guy and Boy Scout dropout, Dan set his sights on climbing Mount Rainier. He lost 30 pounds, got into some of the best shape of his life, reached the summit, and discovered a passion for mountaineering that would completely change his life.
Years later, that passion nearly killed him.
While descending the Grand Teton in 2022, Dan lost control while glissading down a snowfield. He shot between two boulders, went over a cliff and fell roughly 60…
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