Down climbing fall in Mesatchee Creek

Down climbing fall in Mesatchee Creek
Date	2024/07/26
Location	Mesatchee Creek
Severity	Injury
Canyoneering-related	Yes
SAR involvement	No
Navigation problem	No
Swift water problem
Environmental problem	Yes
Communication problem	No
Planning problem	No
Skills problem	No
Body movement problem	Yes
Rigging problem	No
Rappel problem	No
Insufficient gear	No
Gear failure	No

Summary

Rock hold broke while down climbing resulting in 10ft fall

Accounts

The first team member attempted to down climb R4 of Mesatchee creek DCL when the handhold, a large microwave sized block, broke off causing her to fall about 10 ft. Luckily only minor injuries were sustained, the worst of which was a deep tissue contusion on the low back. One team member was able to scramble up the right slope of the canyon back to the trail and set an ascent line for self rescue. Beware of loose rock when down climbing in Mesatchee Creek.

Credits

Down climbing fall in Mesatchee Creek

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