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Date of Incident

05/09/2023

Country

England

Incident

Finished up the route trying to figure out belay. Wanted to finish quick as the heat was getting to us. Wasn't much so used cracks around a massive boulder right at the top out. Inspected and seemed solid; didn't budge when I shoved it. Second followed up, stepped directly on top of the said boulder to get safe. The whole thing rocks several centimeters side to side. Both got safe ASAP away from the boulder.

Lessons

Don't rush. Substantial weight to the boulder as a result, it required someone standing on top for it to move.

Activity

Trad rock climbing

When

Ascending

Injury

No injury

Causes

Hold breaking, Loose Boulder

Anonymous?

No

Reported By

Participant

Wearing Helmets?

Yes

Rescue Services Involved?

Author

Tony H

15 October 2023 at 17:31:34

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