One Dead, Another Seriously Hurt When Belay Anchor Rips In Eldo
A first-hand account reveals the cause of last week's deadly climbing accident in Eldorado Springs Canyon, Colorado.
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What We Should Learn From The Death Of A Child
If climbing isn’t there already, it is fast approaching a perfect storm where there are more climbers than ever who know less than ever about climbing safety.
Toproping Is Actually Not Always Safe…
Toproping is so safe it’s virtually foolproof, right? Think again. Just a brief belay lapse can produce high loads, testing the holding power of your gear.
Lowered Off The End Of A Rope: Accident Report
An analysis of a tragic accident in Rifle Mountain Park. And a reminder to us all to tie a stopper knot at the end of your rope.
What’s the Point of Spotting Highball Boulder Problems?
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Rappelling is One of the Most Dangerous Parts of Climbing: Here’s How to Do It Safely
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Check Every Knot, Every Time. And other tips for staying safe
We cannot say all these things enough. Because the hard part is not the intent or even the regular practice. The hard part is doing it—and asking your partner—every single time.
Three Deaths, Three Very Important Take Aways
What we can learn from three accidents.
The Gumby Guru: No Fall Zone
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Best Rock Climbing Ethics and Practices
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Rock Climbing Lingo
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