05/27/2023
This is a great example of how easy it is for a rappel accident to happen when we fail to heed to ALL points within a system. In this case, by failing to use locking and/or opposed non-lockers (prefer 3 in this case), how the rope can easily open both gates and free itself from the system.
It’s very sad that a tragedy like this took place, but it’s important to always remain diligent and never become complacent in your rope and anchoring management. Always double, triple + check and run over everything before weight loading a system. Rappelling has much higher statistics of injury and death and this is just one example as to why.
Climb safe! 🧗🏻♀️🪢
