Freel Peak
Coverage of Freel Peak in the Nexus archive.
- Toddler and father stranded in snow during bike ride in Lake Tahoe high country
A man and his 18-month-old son were stranded in the snow during a bike ride in Lake Tahoe's high country and required a helicopter rescue from Freel Peak. Authorities successfully extracted the pair from the remote location.
- Toddler and father stranded in snow during bike ride in Lake Tahoe high country
A man took his 18-month-old son on a bike ride through the Lake Tahoe high country, only to be stranded in the snow. Authorities used a helicopter to rescue the two from the shoulder of Freel Peak.
- Father and toddler son airlifted from snowy California trail as authorities sound alarm over forecast
A father and his 18-month-old son were rescued by helicopter from a snowy Sierra trail near Freel Peak, a 10,881-foot summit above 10,000 feet, as authorities warned about dangerous weather conditions. The rescue occurred despite lingering snowpack in the high country, highlighting risks for hikers.