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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
Knew that this route would be ‘bold’ but in leading up, found no gear that would be useful - trailing two ropes for seconds in parallel. Climbing well within my grade. At the crux (about 5 m up) I went to swap feet, but I stood on the rope. As soon as I weighted this, my four popped and I fell down the slap/arête onto rocks at bottom of the gully. My partner was quick enough to spot me with one hand behind my back (which took most of the fall).
Bruised back and a bit if whiplash were only injuries. Definitely a near miss.
Had a cup of tea and then completed route.
Lessons
Careful foot placements - but better briefing for spotters. Not sure what else could have learned.
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
None.
Author
17 March 2020 at 08:44:11
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