FALL ON ROCK, NO HARD HAT, INADEQUATE PROTECTION

Colorado, Glenwood Springs

In June, a climber (age unknown) was leading a moderate (5.6-5.7) route in No-Name Creek when he/she fell from ten meters off the deck, six meters above protection. Victim landed on soft ground, but broke right tib-fib, then struck head against neighboring boulder. Victim survived for two hours after the fall. (Source: Wyman Bontrager)