Just wondering if anyone knew the details on this “near miss”?
A woman was hiking with others in Chamber Canyon. One member of the group was trying to help her get through a slot with a rope. Winters let go of the rope and fell about 6 feet. It was enough to break her ankle. SAR responded and helped get her out.
Ram
2nd link in my post above corrected
Here is pictures from the 3rd descent and story by Tom about the 1st or 2nd descent the month before and then my tale of the place the day of the pictures
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/0701freeze/index261.htm
Jacen Wray
Ram,
Descended Chambers on March 1, went without a hitch, 4.5 hrs from car to car, rowdy sucker isn’t it? And oh, what a subway section… In my top 5 climbing canyons for sure. My 11 yo boy didn’t even blink an eye, motored through it well, size in his favor…… The other 2 friends were also enchanted at the experience, although more work was had as they are 5′ 9″ and into body building, chest size was a challenge, but not stamina.
New to the sport of “going high or low”, they chose their lines well and after the first 15 minutes, just after the very dark section, I was confident they would have the natural skills to get through the rest. The prior day we did a warm up, West Lep then East Lep (walk in below the rim rap), all down climbed and spotted except the last rap in East. Based on your input and experience in Chambers, I felt like the guys would be suitable to give it a go.
Completely dry except for the small pot hole at the end of the 20 ft down climb, 6 inches deep and easily stemmed across. We blew through the sections below the rock fall, not even noticing the “crux” up climb where the woman had fallen, I think we did not go as high at this spot and chose to grind our way through. Must have been a bitch to haul her out. Spoke to Hanksville EMT/SAR about the incident, had nothing but good to say of the appreciation and thanks given by the woman and 3 others. SAR and the other EMT’s sure have their hands full when rescues occur, any canyon in the area doesn’t lend itself to easy rescue, especially one of Chambers personality. My hat goes off to local SAR, many hours of personal time spent in these cases, glad your out there. Best wishes for the descending group, and for a speedy and full recovery for the injured.
Taking a breather somewhere in the first narrows section
Ram
Here is a story of the spot where the girl broke her ankle. This epic involved Steve trying to squeeze down canyon rather than climbing up where the accident occurred
http://www.math.utah.edu/~sfolias/canyontales/tale/?i=stuckchambers
Here is pictures from the 3rd descent and story by Tom about the 1st or 2nd descent the month before and then my tale of the place the day of the pictures
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/0701freeze/index261.htm
here is the lower half of the canyon. The accident occurred 1/5 of the way thru where the right wall goes into shade for the 2nd time and for a long time. There have been 2 rescues I know about, both very near each other or the same spot. There are now bolt stations on the left rim and another station on the left on the inner rim.
Here is the upclimb spot where I think the injury occurred.
Might be time for Care Bear!
Care Bear may seem like a stuffed toy, but it is much more than that. Care Bear is a healing aid of the first order. Many have ascribed rapid recoveries to the bear. The bear knows no politics,no religious preferences, has no hubris and just wants to help. The Care Bear has been around for years and has traveled extensively, with the help of others, seeking those on the mend. Some of the communities most experienced people have spent time with the bear, as have less seasoned folks. Male, female, young, old…… it doesn’t matter. The ailments that the bear has helped with are broken bones, blood clots, hip replacement, knee replacements, shattered arms, major abrasions, you name it, Care Bear is part of the solution.
ratagonia
I concur that Care Bare has magical powers.
Tom
Jenny
I concur, as well.
Care Bear is an international healer, bringing healing powers to two Canadians in time of need. Here’s a photo (I think by Jane Arhart) of Care Bear safely viewing the Annular Eclipse, May 20, 2012. CB was passed to me after my canyon accident.
More than you’d like to know here:
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/hello-beast-a-canyoneering-accident-tale-april-23-2012/
I wish a complete and speedy recovery to Rebecca. Monster gratitude to the SAR team too.
Mountaineer
Great job to the SAR team. Glad she is ok. There is history in this canyon.
Those of us who have been in there know that up climb section is tough.