Jean Muenchrath

Jean Muenchrath is an experienced hiker and former park ranger who gained national attention for her harrowing survival story after falling from the summit of Mount Whitney in May 1982. Following a severe accident that left her with a broken spine and pelvis, Muenchrath trekked for five days through treacherous conditions, demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination. Her journey of recovery and subsequent adventures, including a trek to the Himalayas, inspired her to write a memoir titled 'If I Live Until Morning' in 2017, where she reflects on her life-altering experience and the strength she found within herself.