A well-known Boulder climbing club that specializes in quick and rope-free ascents of Boulder’s famous tilted Flatirons has been jolted by the death of a member who fell 500 feet to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park last week. (via thknwco)
“That’s what made [her death] especially shocking,” Reese said. “We’ve been talking a lot about it in the community and the scrambling club. Her ability far exceeded what was needed to climb the route she was doing. When something like this happens, it makes everyone take a look and realize the risks never go to zero.”
Running led her into the scrambling subculture that thrives on scampering up the Flatirons. Boulder is known for world-class runners and fabled rock climbs in Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Canyon and the Flatirons, so the connection comes naturally. To weed out those who don’t fully respect the consequences of scrambling up Flatirons angled at 50 to 60 degrees without protection, the club requires that new members pass qualification standards. The final test is an “interview scramble” with Wright observing nearby, scrutinizing every move. If prospective members make him nervous, they aren’t allowed to join.
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