frostbite
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He continued to descend alone for what he estimated to be about 50-100m before he came across another member of their group, a "Polish climber with no oxygen, battling fairly severe frostbite".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Or do I help my fellow climber, who's got no oxygen, frostbite in his fingers, and obviously you're never far off hypothermia up there?"
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
There were constant hazards to be wary of, from polar bears to frostbite and cold-weather dehydration.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s New Year’s Eve glitter, minus the frostbite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Some folks said rubbing snow on frostbite was the best cure, but it seemed to me that getting the flesh unfrozen made more sense.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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