Ep 33 - Two Broken Bolts - Brad Carter

the Sharp End Podcast

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4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 1 October 2018

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Brad Carter had started up a very difficult climb at Index Town Wall in Washington state. In the first 50 or 60 feet, this route has three widely spaced bolts for protection. When Carter decided to rest at the third bolt, he got the shock of his life. This incident occurred almost a decade ago, but the lessons about bad bolts are extremely relevant today! The Sharp End is presented by Mammut, with additional support from Colorado Outward Bound School and Suunto. This podcast is produced by the American Alpine Club.

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1:22.2	I'd like to introduce you to Brad. He was climbing at a well-known crag called
1:26.9	Index in Washington State on a wall named the Sport Wall in August of 2009.
1:34.0	Brad had a very unusual accident that day, but he survived.
1:38.0	How?
1:39.0	Well, keep listening and he'll tell you.
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