Jurgen Bruhm, a 55-year-old German climber, disappeared on June 2, 1996 while ascending Denali Pass during the Saxonia 96 expedition. He and his climbing partner, Karl Jendryschik, were caught in high winds and blowing snow that separated the two. Jendryschik reached a National Park Service patrol at about 10:52 PM to report that Bruhm had not descended and feared he had fallen or been forced to bivouac.

Severe weather delayed rescue efforts; ground search began June 5 and aerial searches were added when conditions allowed. Search activity was intermittent because of the weather, briefly reactivated June 14, and ultimately turned up no trace of Bruhm. A used chemical heat pack was found, suggesting he may have tried to bivouac. Reports noted the party may have overextended in poor conditions and that Bruhm lacked strong self-arrest skills and extensive high-altitude experience, contributing factors in the disappearance.

Does anyone have information about the Saxonia 96 expedition or recalls seeing a climber in trouble on Denali around June 2, 1996?