Climber falls in Eldorado Canyon

One thing working in Wayne's favor is the rescue team was already in the canyon on an unrelated accident and were able to reach Wayne in around 20 minutes. Speed of treatment with head injuries is a critical factor. The fact that there is brain activity and response in extremities is very encouraging news.

Pulling for Wayne to pull through and pull down again.

Prayers to Wayne, his family and all involved in his care.

I don't know anyone who is even 1/4 as tough as Wayne. He's got this. Wayne - love and positive vibes flowing your way man. We still gotta make up for those rain days this spring when you were in WVa. TCB my brother, TCMFB.

To add a little more analysis to Hank's accident scene visit it sounds like a possible case of carabiner gate flutter. What is gate flutter?

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In rare fall scenarios gate flutter can lead to the rope "jumping" out of the carabiner, the carabiner becoming detached from the protection or the carabiner failing. I was the belayer in an ice climbing accident in the late 90's where a carabiner failed (i.e., complete fracture in the far corner of the basket) probably due to gate flutter the result being a 90' grounder and ensuing rescue in Vail, CO. My partner survived and is climbing strong to this day.

Thanks to his partner Greg, RMR and on scene help Wayne is in a great spot given the circumstances.

Oh Wayne! We are sending all the healing love and positive vibes your way for a full recovery! Praying for you and your family. Hang in there brother...!

More good mojo being sent out to Wayne from the PacNW. Pull through Wayne.

Scary failure mode indeed.

Just so you all know, I'm down here with Tess and the mood is good. Ted is also here. Wayne's vital signs and life force are GOOD. He is going to make it. It will take a few days to assess the extent of his brain injury, but so far the swelling is minimal. Keep sending your love. Know that he is in good hands and Tess is doing OK.

This has been a hard week for the trans-Texas-Colorado climbing community. We need Wayne to win this fight! We need the good news!!

Hang in there Tess we are all pulling for you and Wayne!

All the best, Wayne! Heal up.

Hank, thanks for your detailed analysis as to what happened.

Gilroy wrote:Brain activity still high

If anyone can pull through this ordeal it would be Wayne! He is one strong and tough dude. We're thinking about you a lot and sending good healing energy; best wishes buddy.

Stay strong Wayne!

So good to hear some good reports from the docs. Hang in there Wayne.

Mad respect to Rocky Mountain Rescue. We were in the canyon at the time and the rescue crew was in and out of there so fast that I assumed it was an accident at the picnic area, not a climbing accident with litter evac. Bad ass response.

Come on buddy be strong, stay with us.

Best wishes to Wayne for a full recovery.

Really sorry to hear this. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Wayne!

So sorry to hear about this news. Wishing a speedy and full recovery, Wayne!

Any update on Wayne's condition? Pulling for you in Venice.