Fall on Rock, Inadequate Belay
California, Squaw Valley, Big Chief Access Road
Climb Year: 2012.
Publication Year: 2013.
On June 9, Eric Johnson (23) of Reno fell approximately 40 feet off one of the area’s popular climbing routes, breaking both heels and a vertebra. He fell after his climbing partner failed to secure an adequate belay. (Source: Sierra Sun, June 12, 2012.)
(Editor’s note: We include this brief report because it highlights the theme of our “Know the Ropes” section.)