Climber falls in Eldorado Canyon

Pulling for you Wayne!

Am I understanding correctly that his top piece blew and his penultimate piece came unclipped from the rope and that resulted in a 60' groundfall? Anyone know what route he was on?

Get better soon, Wayne. We're pulling and praying for you.

Really sorry to hear this and all my best for a good recovery. My deepest sympathies are with Wayne's nipples which are likely getting twisted every 2 hours tonight.

Wayne, we're all pulling for you.

Here is a video clip of Hank's analysis I just posted to facebook. I can't seem to get a URL, but it's on my timeline which should be public:

facebook.com/stefangriebel

Uploaded to youtube also.

youtube.com/watch?v=TrlKLS9…

Thanks for the video Stefan. I've been climbing for a lot of years, but for whatever reason I never played around with the failure mode you just showed. Whew, sobering. Best wishes to Wayne.

Stefan Griebel wrote:Wayne, we're all pulling for you. Here is a video clip of Hank's analysis I just posted to facebook. I can't seem to get a URL, but it's on my timeline which should be public: facebook.com/stefangriebel

thanks for the vid

note that this can be prevented with cloving the rope end biner to the dyneema sling

while impractical for those make extendable draws, if you carry your single/double length slings over your shoulder with a single biner it works fine

even if one strands goes through the gate itll still hold

10mm dyneema sling cloved into WC nitro biner

one could also make their own snake cord or use a rabbit runner from metolius/yates ... these are much less likely fail in the mode shown

my example is made with 7mm cord, but you can easily use ~5mm tech cord for a ~15+ kn rating after knots and to keep it light and less bulky

snake cord 7mm cord, dmm biners



metoliusclimbing.com/rabbit…

yatesgear.com/climbing/slin…

Wayne, I don't know you, however I actually prayed for you right now. I prayed that you would fully recover and that you and those around you would feel and witness Gods love through the trek ahead. I prayed that you would have incredible support from your family and friends.
Gods blessings to you Wayne : )

Hang in there Wayne!!! Be strong! Sending good healing vibes your way.

Very nice BB! Thank you. Very manageable safety point!
Our prayers (to Thor) for Wayne and his family and friends to stay strong.

C'mon Wayne!!! Pulling hard for you! Sending tons of love and strength of healing your way! Tess, I'm hear for you if you need...srfrpam@aol.com
Big love,
Pam Roberts

Sending some healing vibes your way bro! My families thoughts and prayers go out to you for a speedy recovery!

I remember Wayne from Dean Potter's Natgeo special a few years ago when he wingsuit dived off of mount butte.

Best of luck to Wayne on a speedy and full recovery.

Wayne is the frickn man.
Sending good vibes your way buddy.
Hang in there!

Thoughts are with Wayne . Here's to collective thinking ... Let's sends some healing good vibes

Update for Wayne From Tess :

.....He is stable now and s howing positive signs including movement in his hands and legs. We are very hopeful and really appreciate all the love, prayers and positive healing energy that have been flowing his way. Wayne is an amazing individual and those who know him know that he can pull through this.

Lot's of love

So good to hear positive news! Sending prayers and big love to Wayne, Tess and Kaiden.

Ben Walburn wrote:Update for Wayne From Tess : .....He is stable now and s howing positive signs including movement in his hands and legs.

This is good news. Is he following commands?

My prayers and thoughts are with Wayne and his family.

Ben Walburn, THANK YOU for posting up that fantastic family pic. I love the expression on Kaiden's face. That pic brings me big grins.