FALL ON ROCK, INADEQUATE PROTECTION—PULLED OUT, FATIGUE

Utah, Big Cottonwood Canyon

On October 1, 1988, a male climber (35) was making a move at the top of a climb on Ledgemore Wall when his hand slipped from a hold and he fell ten meters, his protection failing to stop him, resulting in a fracture and sprain. He had been climbing all day and was tired. (Source: H. Thad Moore, Salt Lake County Sheriffs Search and Rescue)