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So sad.
Climber Falls 80 Feet - RIP
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Re: Climber Falls 80 Feet - RIP
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The Spirit of one touches many. Sorry for your lose.
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Very sad. Condolences to family & friends. RIP,,,
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Re: Climber Falls 80 Feet - RIP
Protective equipment failed...that is really sad. He probably didn't do anything wrong. RIP
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Condolences to Joe's friends and family.
Don't know if I heard about it back in June. Lame that the "professionals" reported this as recent. Condolences nevertheless. Still sad to hear.
Don't know if I heard about it back in June. Lame that the "professionals" reported this as recent. Condolences nevertheless. Still sad to hear.
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This accident happened in June 2010.
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There is some ridiculous thread necromancy going on, but an investigation by RMRG determined that the climber's rope was cut while falling over a sharp edge http://www.rockymountainrescue.org/osYe ... ailure.php
Prior to the fall, Miller was near or above the last piece of protection (P) above a slight bulge. When he fell, this top piece of protection failed. Blue lines represent motion.
Miller fell vertically past a bulge until the rope began to catch his fall. The next piece of protection (Black dot) held, but was slightly climber's right of Miller's trajectory. As the rope pulled tight, Miller swung ("pendulummed") slightly to the right, dragging the rope over a sharp protruding "knife" edge (Dashed green arrow) just below the protection that held (Black dot). The rope probably slid along the edge (movement parallel to the edge) while under the high tension caused by nearly arresting the fall. The edge severed the rope, and Miller fell to the ground, suffering fatal injuries.
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- Alpinism and mountaineering are not restricted to 14,000 foot mountains
- Judgment and experience are the two most important pieces of gear you own
- Being honest to yourself and others about your abilities is a characteristic of experienced climbers
- Courage cannot be bought at REI or carried with you in your rucksack