FALL ON ROCK, PROTECTION PULLED OUT Colorado, Eldorado ...

FALL ON ROCK, PROTECTION PU LLED OUT Colorado, Eldorado Canyon State Park, Bastille Crack On June 1, the victim (28) climbed about 30 feet up the Bastille Crack, slipped while making a traverse, and while falling pulled out his only piece of protection and conse­ quently hit the ground. (Editor’s Note: Protection pulling out—or simply inadequate protection—is very com­ mon in this climbing area.)