Incident Report #11 1978

winter, climbing

Thursday

16/02/78, 15:30

Harrison Stickle, Gt. Langdale

A 30 year old woman and a 20 year old man fell about 100 ft. while snow and ICE climbing near the summit of Harrison Stickle. Both climbers sustained injuries and were flown by R.A.F. Helicopter to Whitehaven Hospital. Footnote: The accident was caused by a slip as belays were being changed on a ledge.

Duration: unknown hours

Team Members: unknown