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Date of Incident
11/10/2025
Country
England
Area
Route
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
No injury
Incident
An experienced trad lead climber fell 10’ to the floor on a Grit lead. One cam placement pulled out.
Lessons
Gritstone climbing is particularly challenging to those not used to it.
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
None
Author
19 March 2026 at 03:28:16
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