The Rise of Dyatlov Theories
The official Russian investigation said there was no third party involved in the incident, that the hikers ran out of their tent for their own reasons. But lingering questions haunt the case: What would make nine hikers, high level hikers with significant experience, suddenly flee their tent in deadly temperatures? Especially without their winter gear – even boots – and leaving a meal uneaten?? What was the “compelling natural force” that resulted in the death of nine young, healthy, fun-loving hikers in the Ural mountains? It is unlikely that these questions will ever be answered with 100% certainty, but over the years some compelling theories, over 75 of them, have tried to explain the events at elevation 1079 on February 1, 1959. The theories run from the fantastical to the criminal to nature’s wrath.