Over 100 expeditions to the region were held since the incident, and none of them ever reported conditions that might create an avalanche. The bodies found within ten days of the event were covered with a very shallow layer of snow and, had there been an avalanche of sufficient strength to sweep away the second party, these bodies would have been swept away as well this would have caused more serious and different injuries in the process and would have damaged the tree line. An avalanche would have left certain patterns and debris distributed over a wide area. The location of the incident did not have any obvious signs of an avalanche having taken place. every time I see the avalanche theory mentioned I feel like I have to be the wet blanket and drop some logic. (Be sure to check out the linked youtube doc!) Cheers! And I'll be checking out that youtube doc that's been linked a few times.

Need to put this to bed and focus on other projects. u/idagernyr with a plug for r/nonmurdermysteriesįinal edit: Thanks to all who wanted to engage in a thoughtful conversation.

And no answers.Īnd I'm not familiar with the sub but sounds good to me. Hopefully you're able to find a new one to fill that void. I think r/unresolvedmysteries is the sub for you. If you're looking for spooky unexplained stories.

Here's a picture of a tent in perfect condition The initial report was that the tent was badly damaged, and yes, cut open from the inside. (Their own journals report they lost their way due to poor visibility from snowstorms) I also love that commenters point out that the tent was 'in perfect condition.' No, it wasn't. Who's to say they weren't caught in a small avalanche of snow and ice? It didn't kill them outright but it added to their troubles. They were camped in the slope of a mountain. I'm genuinely curious what evidence is used to determine an avalanche weeks after it occurred. Logic for the win.Įdit: For those against an avalanche theory and simply copying/pasting wikipedia entries (yes, I'm using Wiki as my guide but I'm putting a bit more effort in to it. There's a perfectly reasonable explanation. There are some truly confounding mysteries out there. I love the unexplained! I grew up with strong fascination for UFOs, big foot, Loch Ness. Maybe I got my wires crossed there)Īnd regarding any government cover up or conspiracy. Guess who clothes were radioactive? I can't recall my source on the cross contamination theory. Two members of the team worked in facilities with radioactive materials. it's brought up that only three articles of clothing registered radiation levels above normal. (*More edits: Watching the linked YouTube doc. And guess what? He never changed his apron. The doctor who examined the remains was earlier that very same day doing tests with radioactive materials. Their injuries and even the undressing (paradoxical undressing is a thing in exposure to extreme cold) are all easily explained.īut wait! There were clear signs of radiation on the bodies! The internet seems to shout. The backpackers were caught in an avalanche. Unfortunately it's not all too mysterious. Every time I see the Dyatlov Pass incident mentioned I feel like I have to be the wet blanket and drop some logic. ( u/Commando2442 is that you? I know I saw it recommended multiple times) The recommended short YouTube doc on the subject (sorry to whoever first recommended it, I can't find ya or I'd give you credit) is great! I was skeptical at first but it seems to be well researched and uses sound critical thinking.

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