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Date of Incident
18/10/2025
Country
England
Area
Route
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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