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majid_sabet


Jul 10, 2011, 7:45 AM
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Two Climbers Injured in Smith Rock Fall
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IMO,Rule of anchoring yourself within two meter of any place where you could take a fall should be mandatory on your list.

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TERREBONNE, Ore. -- Two Smith Rock climbers were injured Saturday afternoon, one critically, after a rope that swung across the face of Monkey Face struck them, causing them to lose their balance and fall up to 85 feet, authorities said

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wrbill


Jul 10, 2011, 10:31 AM
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The area where they were or should I say might have been is not an area that one needs to anchor. I was not therebut from what I have read and know of the area they were on the ground on a hill. This hill is steep in some spots and is where the tail is.

I'm giving this information from what I have read and having climbed here many times and know the area very well. This could have happened even in the hike.

I wish a fast and speedy recovery
Bill


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