FALL ON ICE, INADEQUATE PROTECTION, INEXPERIENCE

New Hampshire, Frankenstein Cliffs

On January 18, 1985, a climber took a leader fall on Standard, sustaining a broken ankle and neck injury. With the help of other climbers and the use of a New Hampshire MRS litter, he was evacuated with no outside help. (Source: Rick Wilcox, New Hampshire Mountain Rescue Service)

Editor’s Note: The New Hampshire MRS has been encouraging self-rescue at some of the primary climbing locations.)