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blahblah
Gym climber
Boulder
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 22, 2014 - 08:58pm PT
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I posted the below on Mountain Project earlier. Maybe as I live and mostly climb in Colorado, that has more day-to-day climbing relevance for me, and most of my ST posts have been, for better or worse, to what some call politard threads (I may say "current events").
Coincidentally, I think I'd largely wound up any ST feuds I may have had before the accident and mostly suppressed the habit of nasty personal exchanges. I found they weren't making me a happier and better person. Perhaps others have different results.
Anyway, I've spent more hours than I should have over the years reading whatever y'all write that catches my eye. At least now it can't be said that I haven't contributed any climbing related content.
The short version is here:
I fell leading a pitch above Friday's Folly (3rd Flatiron outside of Boulder, CO) on 12/13/14. I may or may not have been on a 2nd pitch of that route.
I had attempted to hang on a cam, it pulled out of a chockstone or other loose rock, I fell and landed hard (the next piece down held), and the chockstone hit me.
My partner Pat got me to the ground, RMRG got me to an ambulance about 3-4 hours later, then to Boulder Community Health, where I am now. I go home tomorrow.
Aside from being knocked out and the usual cuts and bruises, I broke my back and severely damaged my upper left arm (torn biceps tendon, labrum, and rotator cuff). I'm recovering and in pretty good shape. Already had back surgery, and have an ortho appointment for the shoulder in early Jan.
Heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped in the rescue.
A long version is here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11czpD_9gHbtedbfunzlzV_egO-mvRAThFFyuzBc8zzQ/edit?usp=sharing
Happy Holidays and be safe.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Dec 22, 2014 - 09:00pm PT
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I am so sorry to read this. I send prayers for a speedy and complete recovery.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Dec 22, 2014 - 09:17pm PT
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dude, don't do that!
best wishes for your recovery...
having just had two very close friends and partners going through climbing accident recovery I know how difficult it can be.
you're still here and that's a first step to a good outcome.
and everyone out there, WEAR YOUR HELMET... really.
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
mammoth lakes ca
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Dec 22, 2014 - 09:21pm PT
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Blah , blah, blah...Your sins are forgiven..There's a large Catholic priest waiting to hear your confession...Stick with the Topo and keep it real...
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jgill
Boulder climber
Colorado
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Dec 22, 2014 - 09:33pm PT
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Oh man, sorry to hear that! Especially about a fellow Colorado climber. Here's hoping for a complete recovery for you.
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Johannsolo
climber
Soul Cal
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Dec 22, 2014 - 09:59pm PT
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Stay positive and motivated. You know you can.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Dec 22, 2014 - 10:15pm PT
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Blah Blah Blah ;>)
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rick sumner
Trad climber
reno, nevada/ wasilla alaska
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Dec 22, 2014 - 10:19pm PT
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May you have a better new year Blah.
I for one, appreciated your presence on at least one thread.
Heal well and get back up on the horse.
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Dec 22, 2014 - 11:29pm PT
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Been there bro! Broken backs suck. Thank god you didn't say spinal cord injury!
Best of luck, let it heal and do your physio. You'll be fine. Politiking in no time flat.
Mike Cowper
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Chris Cunningham
Trad climber
San Francisco
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Dec 23, 2014 - 12:12am PT
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Healing to you and all you love.
'some scary sshht''
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Dec 23, 2014 - 05:04am PT
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put little bells throughout your travels.
hanging them in unlikely posts;
glide about seeking your original, pre-injury stride.
as you canter and careen thru,
the bells will report with
faint song,
your sway.
continue to correct and adjust,
building proper tunes for the moment.
underfoot, pretend that you
are crossing a stream.
the fluid disregards gravity and order
and is flowing all directions at once.
the stones that you hop to and from
are not of geologic design;
instead they are the rooting faces
of handssome pasts.
like now, you are standing on Warhol.
now leap.
to keroac.
don't worry, he'll prose right around your sole.
jump. morrison.
bound to fowler.
all these faces take no offense
in lending themselves to receiving
a new and adaptive journey: yours.
lou reed, juan de fuca, jopplin; so many more looking.
if i were, i'd lean down and kiss my footing once every while.
do it, too.
hike up and look at your reflection
in the stream below you.
see. your right next to heroes
and you are one yourself.
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crankster
Trad climber
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Dec 23, 2014 - 05:16am PT
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Tough fall, blah, hope you heal fast.
(from the other side of "current events")
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johntp
Trad climber
socal
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Dec 23, 2014 - 05:48am PT
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blahblah-
Hoping you heal well.
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couchmaster
climber
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Dec 23, 2014 - 05:57am PT
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Wishing you the best Peter.....wow, heal up man. What a story.
...There but for the grace of God goes I........
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 23, 2014 - 06:20am PT
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Ouch, glad you are alive.
Prod.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:01am PT
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Hey man. Glad you're alive and starting to mend. Give it time. Do your PT like its a job. No skimping. I'm one year out from a minor knee surgery and still dealing with pain but I just got back from physical therapy this morning and it's worth every minute. It takes time to get strong and get healthy. You got to stay on it if you want to get back into the hills.
And by the way, one cure for the political thread blues is to write a trip report! So get on it! We want pictures!
Heal quickly. Heal fully.
Scott
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Dec 23, 2014 - 07:38am PT
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Truly sorry to hear of this, blah. Best wishes for your recovery.
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WBraun
climber
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Dec 23, 2014 - 08:48am PT
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I had several flashbacks of so many past incidents of this type while reading your very well written account of your accident and aftermath.
Very best of wishes to you ......
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