by cragrat09 ·
Mountains all around the world are the site of many tragedies, such as Mount Everest, the Eiger and even mountain ranges closer to home such as the Lake District. But does anyone know of reports of mountaineering ghosts?
Mountains all around the world are the site of many tragedies, such as Mount Everest, the Eiger and even mountain ranges closer to home such as the Lake District. But does anyone know of reports of mountaineering ghosts?
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Re: Mountaineering Ghosts
Welcome to the forum Cragrat. With a name like that I thought you’d be a Cumbrian:). I think there have been many experiences in the mountains, though sometimes you have to wonder whether there are other factors at play, such as lack of oxygen etc when you look at really high peaks.
Here are a few to consider for now, I’ll dig up some more though.
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/scotland/aberdeenshire/hauntings/the-grey-man-of-ben-macdhui.html
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/hauntings/solebury-mountain.html
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/england/cumbria/hauntings/blencathra-mountain-the-saddleback.html
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/wales/gwynedd/legends/cader-idris.html
http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/legends/mount-fuji.html
Re: Mountaineering Ghosts
Hi
It hought that the grey man story would be high on the list. It is fascinating that an experienced climber should take fright in such a serious way. i believe mountaineers are noted for their ability to remain calm in difficult situations as it can save their lives.
There seems to be a plausible explanation for the "apparition" see
http://www.biggreyman.co.uk/legend.html
by Affleck Gray
and also a non scientific but intriguing explanation.
Re: Mountaineering Ghosts
As far as I know the only famous peak which is reputed to be haunted is the Kanchenjunga in the Himalaya. And even that is not home to conventional ghosts but to various kinds of demons, at least according to local folklore.
Having said that it’s curious to note that most European mountain areas have a "Schwarzberg" (Black Mountain), a mountain which is believed to be home to demons, witches and all sorts of supernatural creatures. In not other area is more apparent than in the Mercantour where the topic names Bégo and Masca/Masque (all related to witchcraft) occur a number of times.
Re: Mountaineering Ghosts
I have a friend who does endurance races (in mountain areas), and on one he became so exhausted that rocks and distant objects turned into all sorts of things, at one point he swore he had a conversation with a monk about directions until he realised it was an outcrop and wisely decided to stop for a cup of tea and an energy bar, so I suppose you have to look at all options.