Ep 46 - Pitching In: Group Rescue on Hallett Peak - Margie Root and Leslie Gains-Germain

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🗓️ 1 November 2019

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Margie Root and her husband were attempting the classic Culp-Bossier Route up the steep north face of Colorado's Hallett Peak. When Margie broke a hold on the run-out fifth pitch, she fell at least 50 or 60 feet and sustained several injuries. Luckily, a group of good friends, including Leslie Gains-Germain, were climbing nearby. In Episode 46 of the Sharp End, Margie and Leslie (both expert climbers) explain how this group worked together to execute a fast and effective self-rescue. 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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0:00.0	This is brought to you by the
0:05.1	This is the Sharpen Podcast, a podcast aimed to minimize future incidents by way of storytelling.
0:11.8	This podcast is brought to you by the American Alpine Club
0:15.2	and sponsored by Maamoot, protecting you while protecting the environment.
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