by YCamus | Feb, J, PM | Lead Rope Solo, Rope Solo, Top Rope Solo
Rope solo climbing (both Top Rope Solo and Lead Rope Solo) is often seen as a safe alternative to free soloing, but as with any form of climbing, things can and do go wrong. Until now, reports of rope solo accidents have been scattered across forums, social media, and...
by YCamus | Nov, J, PM | Lead Rope Solo, Top Rope Solo
Suspension trauma is a dangerous, life-threatening condition that can occur when a climber is suspended in their harness for too long, especially after a fall or unconsciousness. It’s a critical issue for rope solo climbers (TRS and LRS), as being left hanging without...
by YCamus | Nov, J, AM | article technique, Lead Rope Solo
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by YCamus | Nov, J, AM | Lead Rope Solo, Rope Solo, Rope Solo, Top Rope Solo
Here is a blog article with the accidents / incidents involving the Petzl Grigri in a top rope solo or lead rope solo context. NOTE that the grigri was not always the CAUSE of the accident. But if you get yourself into rope solo with a grigri, you’d better know...