"The rope appears to have broken because it wore through while rubbing against a sharp rock, he said."
Since top-belaying is the norm there I'm wondering if it was a belayed rappel, or lowering incident. Plenty of edges there deserve consideration. We probably won't hear from those involved but I really would like to know what system was being used at the time of the accident.
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Heard about this on TV and found this online. Appears that a "guide" was involved - and a rope was cut/failed. Of course we all know that can mean anything the way these get reported. Anyone know anything else? Hopefully all recover fully.
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/17/news/hancock/rock-climbers-hurt-in-fall-at-acadia/ |
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on: June 17, 2013, 11:51:23 PM
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Small to fingers-- these are three cam units numbers 1 through 4 (two # 4s) by Metolius. For hands you want Camalots #1, #2, #3 or equivalent.
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on: June 17, 2013, 10:49:25 PM
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time wave zero, potrero chico, 11a A0, 24 pitches. 40's of Sol waiting in a stashed cooler at the canyon floor. Pure Fun.
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on: June 17, 2013, 10:29:41 PM
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Which boulder is the Cote boulder? Right behind the kiosk at Cathedral. |
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on: June 17, 2013, 09:26:49 PM
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Sorry I can't make it out with you guys this trip. Well, sort of, Ha Ha Ha
 You should take a before and after picture, sotto voce, for the reconstructive surgery.Good Luck! |
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on: June 17, 2013, 09:10:49 PM
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In NE.. for me the Big plumb on Cathedral by far.. recluse at 5:07 am was a good start. we dropped down to finish Vent/western ladt.cali girls.. a suitable finish at 9pm.. 11+ RR and the up Nutcracker 17 hours... the girls had the drinks ready though
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on: June 17, 2013, 09:04:43 PM
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Which boulder is the Cote boulder?
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on: June 17, 2013, 08:58:54 PM
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One thing you become aware of from seconding and not so much from the other ways is what it is like to clean the pieces, so not to over set them when you don't need to or place them too deep. You also learn the importance of being aware of protecting your second with directionals from feeling what it is like when the leader doesn't, or maybe observing the leader's mistakes, like seeing how crappy some of their placements were after being jiggled around by the rope a bit.
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on: June 17, 2013, 08:58:35 PM
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yes-- feel free to finish up Illusions/// sweeet rock
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