Climber fall at Trapps - CCK Direct 8/9/14
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I helped with the rescue that day. My friend who is a local said that the victim ended up paralyzed from the waist down. Don't hold me to that; it's just what I heard. I hope it is not true and that he indeed made a full recovery. |
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I'm really sorry to hear that (if it is true). Florian deleted his post to this thread which seems like a bad sign. |
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Can anyone confirm the above? |
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I agree that that section off the GT ledge is very serious. My first time up the route I looked around for some time, trying to figure out a way I felt comfortable with, before finally backing off. I had done perhaps a half a dozen 5.10s at the Gunks, but there were moves in that section I just wouldn't do. Since then I've always been surprised that the route doesn't have a more serious reputation. I certainly wasn't prepared for what I found. Well, I suppose I was prepared, in the sense that I was prepared to back off! My next time up, I was more mentally prepared for what I would have to do, and did it without a hitch. |
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Injured climber here. |
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Hi Florian, |
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Wow dude that's absolutely amazing and seriously great to hear! Keep your chin up and stay strong! |
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That is fantastic news! Congratulations on the amazing recovery. I, like everyone else there that day, was more than happy to help with the carry. It is great to see the community come together so quickly in a time of need. Hope to see you out there next year under happier circumstances! |
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Right on! Glad to hear you're recovering as well as you are. Here's a cool video about Josh Wharton, who broke his back in a fall and got back to climbing at a pretty high standard: vimeo.com/16553629 |
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I'm so glad to see your post Florian! Your story is inspiring, keep it up! |
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Fantastic news! Best wishes on the recovery! |
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Good to hear you are making fantastic progress! Looking forward to an eventual update with some photos of you climbing at the Gunks again! |
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So happy to hear that paralysis was not permanent! |
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Very good news. Thanks for sharing. |
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This is such great news after last week's accident, great work on rehabbing! TFPU |
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Flo climbing wrote:Injured climber here... FloThere may be a lot of joking, drinking/smoking, and arguing (on MP) -- but when it comes down to it, fellow climbers are at the top of the list of people I want there to help in my time of need. Hopefully we'll see you at the walls sometime soon. :) |
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Good news.... indeed. |
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Much respect to you Florian, for posting up here. Best wishes to you in your recovery. |
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Good to hear you're doing well, Florian. Best wishes for the rest of your recovery! |