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Activity
Sport rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
My partner was leading a route within his skill level on the Androids wall at Horseshoe Quarry, whilst I was belaying. We had been climbing outdoors for under a year by this point, but we had been to the crag 3 times before this incident. Near the end of the climb, my partner moved to place his weight on a foothold. If I recall correctly, this was his second attempt at the route that day. The hold came off entirely, along with a large piece of rock. Since the route had a small ledge, it bounced off the ledge and landed around a metre away from me. Luckily my partner and I were unscathed.
Lessons
From what another climber at the crag told me on the day, our selection of route could have been better, taking into consideration rock quality.
Causes
Falling rock, snow, ice or object, Hold breaking
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?


Author
12 March 2020 at 22:18:43
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