How appropriate. Saw a lot of bar flys like this in the valley. Talking shit. They had no calluses and no scrapes and no tan. They were out of shape and and dangerous to be around. And they made it to the bar and pizza long before the real climbers who would just get in the door at closing.
Real climbers pick apart accidents obsessively. It’s very critical to understand what the limits are and details are very important.
The AAC publishes an annual comprehensive list with analysis. It’s called accidents in North American Climbing. Kropp was in the edition the year after his death and it was discussed at length on forums and among professional guides.
Here is a good intro to the AAC publication. If you need some education go read one of them. A lot of Cliffs in there and a handful of good men and women, too. Some my friends, too.
The Surprising Impact of 'Mountaineer's Guide to Death and Disaster'
"People find it instructive and helpful, but also kind of fun—in a macabre kind of way," says the American Alpine Club's executive editor.
www.nationalgeographic.com
