At the age of 17, hugh herr a rock climbing accident. He became lost With his friend Jeff Batzer on Mount Washington in New Hampshire, U.S. The Weather was terrible, with tempehatures beow-20°F For four days, the two men waited for help in the and They didn't have mychd, pment any Hugh couldn't feel his legs. Hels wo months hospital and egs, at tbe knee octors gaye him two artificial legse but they were painful, and he couldn't Continue rock climbing.