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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
From base of crag tried to make way up very green gully, as due to wet weather we wanted to get back to car park as soon as possible. Started up what looked like an easy solo, block pulled off wall leading to me falling down onto partner. We rolled down the slope, luckily neither were hurt. Afterwards we used the proper walk off along the bottom of the crag.
Lessons
Don't solo wet, grassy gullies on dolerite crags. Wear helmets. Basic common sense.
Causes
Navigation Error, Adverse Weather, Hold breaking
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
No
Rescue Services Involved?
Author
11 February 2020 at 16:19:29
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