New York, Shawungunks (2)—In November, 1956 Ted Church and Kris Raubenheimer were climbing “Gaston.” On first pitch Ted’s hand slipped off an extremely small ledge. His fall was held by Kris through piton about 6 feet below his point of fall. Ted received a concussion and laceration of his head.

Source: Hans Kraus.

Analysis: Slipped on difficult step.