As reported on Mountain Project?
This was a group of canyoneers, some friends spoke with them and were there when they called 911. Their rope got stuck when they pulled it after rappelling the Third Waterfall (the 2nd rappel from the top). The leader of the group, which was comprised of mostly inexperienced people, Batmanned up the rope to free it. At around 40′ up the rope suddenly gave way and he fell, bouncing on the way down and braking his pelvis. Of the group of six, four hiked out for help and the daughter of the injured man stayed with him. Friend Dustin ran up the canyon right away but fortunately Search and Rescue was already on sight. They had to hall the injured guy back up the waterfall to where the canyon was wide enough for the helicopter to get a pick. And, in a baffling move, the four that hiked out to call for help drove off right afterwards.
Any details?
Well wishes to the injured!
Brian in SLC
Sorry…should have been more clear. Keyhole Canyon is a granite area in Nevada. Both rock climbing and folks descend the canyon.
Kuenn
In Keyhole?
Which most likely tells everything you need to know about the character of that group.
AW~
Keyhole Canyon, Nevada.
JayVo
Yeah, we went back up a rope (Tiblocs) on Monster Tower because up was the only way down. I know towers are a little different than canyons… but when your options are zero = ??? whatchagonnado? Hope he heals well and doesn’t get too fried by the experts.
spinesnaper
Poor guy. I have sworn off ascending stuck ropes. Then again, what do you do if you really need that rope? Hope he mends quickly.
Ken