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Date of Incident

18/10/2025

Country

England

Area

Pavey Ark

Route

Jack's Rake

Activity

Scrambling

When

AscendingAscending

Injury

No injury

Incident

Cragfast scrambler. Inadequate skill / equipment to tackle chosen route (Jack's Rake). Passing scrambler had a confidence rope and belayed the cragfast scrambler up the remainder of the route.

Lessons

Poor route selection for experience of party. Follow adventuresmart guidance. Graded approach to gaining experience over time in mountain environment. Even on Grade 1 scramble, travelling with confidence rope and skills to use it is valuable.

Causes

Inadequate equipment, clothing or footwear

Anonymous?

Yes

Reported By

Rescuer

Wearing Helmets?

No

Rescue Services Involved?

None

Author

17 November 2025 at 11:28:54

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