Khamar-Daban Incident: Russia’s Other ‘Dyatlov Pass’ That Few Know About

In August 1993, a group of hikers ventured into the Khamar-Daban mountain range in southeastern Siberia, an area known for its dense forests and hard weather conditions. Led by experienced guide Lyudmila Korovina, the six young hikers were on what seemed like a routine expedition—until they were found dead in mysterious circumstances that bore an eerie resemblance to the infamous Dyatlov Pass incident of 1959. Despite several investigations, the cause of death remains unexplained, giving rise to chilling theories and baffling inconsistencies in official records. The incident, sometimes referred to as “Mountain Madness,” tested the fortitude of those who faced…