The TERRIFYING Final Moments of Rule Breaking Climber Zach Milligan

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Published 2024-04-27
Sometimes you just know you’re born to do something – and you’ll break whatever rules you need to in order to do it. Zach Milligan was a daredevil who broke the rules of mountain climbing, completing some pretty wild, hair raising stunts, as you’re about to see.

Zach went against the grain in everything he did - until the day of his terrifying final moments.

From when he got his calling to climb at the age of 18 to living in a series of caves for 13 years, his raw drive and passion helped him become a world class climber and incredible alpine skier.

But it would also be what took his life.
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All Comments (21)
  • @ExtremeEdgeStories
    One of my favorite parts about Zach's story (besides the crazy Half Dome skiing) was when he first decided to start climbing. I guess you never know when going to get your hair cut will change your life. RIP, Zach.
  • @davidbiagi2932
    Hardworking individual? The Mfer got fired for being late to work and drinking on the job 🤣 I’d hardly call that “hardworking”. He wasn’t smart either, like his sister said. If he was, he wouldn’t be dead right now, not from falling off of an ice mountain Atleast. Nobody smart is going to do that shit, especially with no ropes or any real safety gear. Thank god we don’t have to worry about him anymore. Not sorry at all for what happened to him and don’t feel sorry at all for his family. Mountain climbing is one thing but doing it with no safety gear is just moronic and no matter how good you THINK you are, it only takes one mistake and you’re dead. Doesn’t even have to be a mistake you made. Idk why people feel the need to risk their life for something that literally does nothing to help you out in life or improve your life in any way.
  • @luisito6314
    If they had an immeasurable will to live they wouldn't put themselves in those positions so many times.
  • @Whyusemyname
    Correction: his final moments were spent tumbling down a giant icicle.
  • @sallybutton6237
    If this guy feels no fear doing what he does then he is not brave but foolhardy.
  • @tvo6453
    His last thoughts were…oh sh!t, I fuccked uppped!!!
  • @bigbluegr8ness383
    You couldn't pay me a million dollars to climb that mountain or any other for that matter
  • @wezzzzz9504
    Climbing is the new cool broke boy thing to do. Till you find a gf. That finds you hot and lets you live with her free of charge.
  • @jomama5186
    Idk why I watch this stuff. I guess these are my heroes? I'm not a climber, barely a ski-er. I think this stuff just amazes me that people aren't terrified of things like this or push passed it? It definitely blows my mind ! God bless him and watch over all who feel the need to do such incredible things ! ❤ 🙏
  • @lukeblack3112
    Have never really rock climbed but have such a fascination with some of these people they’re more like legend and you portrait them so well dude this is really well done
  • @user-tp4jx3lp7w
    Amazing how some people have a gift with climbing skills. I will continue to be at home watching TV
  • @hoosierbaddy3052
    I dunno what personality trait causes folks to skate the edge of death repeatedly. In order to feel alive they must challenge death? No thanks for me. I love to hike. Been to Yosemite many times. It never inspired me to climb the sheer face of Half-dome. Not even on the guided path with cables. Nope. But like the narrator said, ‘keep knocking on death’s door and it’ll answer’. Inviting your dumbass to experience Darwin in action, falling…….aaaaaahhhhh! Shhhh-mack.
  • @rickylee4228
    I climbed out of bed today, but sat up too fast causing me to get dizzy from a head rush, almost making me tumble 18” to the foreboding floor below. Luckily I was able to steady myself and lived to tell the tale. Always make sure you slowly sit up in bed. I hope my story saves others from making the same mistake I did. Be safe!
  • @cherylbales9464
    I am a former rock climber in the Sierra's. This is a bit strange of a story.
  • @user-eh3zv1ex5o
    Yes kids...take note. Remember, you can't fix stupid. Rule-breaking sounds very Marvel Comics and X-Men, until something goes SPLAT !
  • @jimhelton8899
    From Jimmy. We will miss you Jimmy in Atlanta, Newnan, GA.