Fall on Rock - Fall from Cliff Top, Poor Position

Colorado, Boulder Canyon
Climb Year: 2012. Publication Year: 2013.

On July 11 a climber had just untied from the rope after completing a climb. The climber stepped backward at the belay area and fell over a small cliff. (Source: Daniel Lack, RMRG.)

Analysis

Over the years, we have seen a number of these incidents. Letting down one’s guard after the climb and not being anchored, especially when in an exposed position, create the potential for a fall. Most of these incidents happen at the top of ice climbs. (Source: Aram Attarian.)