Renowned actor Julian Sands voiced concerns over mountain climbing in one of his last interviews before vanishing during a hike in California. The actor was found dead in the wilderness outside Los Angeles, over five months after he disappeared during a Mt. Baldy outing.
In a final U.K. interview with Radio Times, Sands reflected on his climbing buddies, who had stopped their mountain activities. An unstable environment, driven by climate change, and growing older were the reasons they drew back.
Sands underlined the need for absolute dedication and desire in climbing. Without these key elements, the pastime changed from an exhilarating journey to a perilous and disheartening experience.
The English-born Sands, known for his roles in 'A Room With a View' and 'The Killing Fields', was 65 when reported missing. Despite extensive search operations, his remains were found by civilian hikers.
In his interview, Sands opened up about his encounters with the grim side of mountain climbing. His experiences on the Eiger and in the Andes included the chilling discovery of human remains, bringing a stark awareness of the overpowering presence of nature - a phenomenon he referred to as 'hypernatural'.
