Rappel Failure, New Hampshire, Cannon Cliffs
Publication Year: 1982.
RAPPEL FAILURE
New Hampshire, Cannon Cliffs
In September, a climber rappelled off the end of his rope and fell 30 feet to the scree below, sustaining only a sprained neck. He was assisted to the road by Fish and Game personnel. (Source: Rick Wilcox, Mountain Rescue Service Leader)
Analysis
Rappel accidents are becoming less frequent, especially this classic kind. Tying a knot in the end of the rappel ropes has become standard practice among experienced climbers. (Source: J. Williamson)