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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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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Dec 23, 2014 - 09:05am PT
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I had several flashbacks
I did too. That Oh Sh#t feeling when the lead suddenly turns more serious than you thought, and you're making decisions that might or might not be good.
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looking sketchy there...
Social climber
Lassitude 33
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Dec 23, 2014 - 09:26am PT
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Very sorry to read about your accident. Sending best wishes for a full recovery.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Dec 23, 2014 - 11:40am PT
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All I can say is "thank god" you are semi OK...
heal up
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mooser
Trad climber
seattle
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Dec 23, 2014 - 11:46am PT
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Best wishes for a full recovery, blah!
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 12:04pm PT
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Best wished for a speedy recovery. I liked your perspective on the entire incident - and even passed it along to members of my team. We all try to be aware of the experience of the guy in the basket. I hope that the team which carried you out sees the report - you often don't hear about what happened to your subject.
Time to totally soak up the holiday activities. The world will be waiting for you when you have healed up.
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Dec 23, 2014 - 12:05pm PT
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blahblah, best of luck in your recovery. That was tough. Really glad to hear there's no spinal damage.
On the plus side, you got a good climbing partner!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 23, 2014 - 01:04pm PT
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Blahblah - so happy it wasn't worse, though it doesn't sound great. Take care, heal up, and don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything from us. PM is fine - we are easy to locate. We are happy to help however we can.
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MikeL
Social climber
Seattle, WA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 01:08pm PT
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Best wishes on a full recovery. Good write-up.
What DMT said, too!
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 01:28pm PT
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Man, scary, but could have been so much worse.
Thanks for taking the time to write this up and talk about your thought process leading up the event. I think we can all benefit reading it. So many bad events this year from loose blocks and flakes.
Best wishes for speedy and complete recovery.
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blahblah
Gym climber
Boulder
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2014 - 08:58pm PT
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I was discharged today and am resting at home.
I won't go through thanking each of you individually, as I'd get into Bad Oscar Speech mode pronto.
But let me say to you collectively--BIG THANKS.
I went through every post carefully. (And in my sedated state, Norwegian's proved challenging. Or perhaps the narcotics helped.)
I'm not too new agey, but I felt the energy from your posts!
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Dec 23, 2014 - 09:14pm PT
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It's really great to see the progress you have made, even knowing you have a long road ahead. Thanks for the good writeup.
I think all of us have gone through scenarios very similar to what you described. There but for chance, go any of us.
Take care and best of luck. Let us know how it goes.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Dec 23, 2014 - 09:20pm PT
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Blah you are a very welcome addition to this forum. Really glad you are still here.
Heal up strong.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
dancin on the tip of god's middle finger
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Dec 24, 2014 - 04:56am PT
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it smashes me that my subjects
must work to receive my intent.
i set my fingers down on the keyboard
with a heart full of warmth to share,
and i attempt to walk them methodically
across the keys;
but they assume anti-poise
and begin to dance;
for i think they hear the songs in
my head and they just can't stand still.
i glance down at them
and watch, with a mixture of delight and horror
as i realize that i'm barely in control
of them.
here, blah,
let me attempt to clearly re-state my muddled message
of yesterday:
...cant do it.
how about: we all love you because you're real
and you choose to go out above gear and
shite happens to us all;
and your encounter with it became a story.
and we like those around here.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Dec 24, 2014 - 07:24am PT
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how about: ....
we all love you because you're real
and you choose to go out above gear and
shite happens to us all;
and your encounter with it became a story.
and we like those around here.
Worth repeating,
Really Really Really great to see you up and about....
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Dec 24, 2014 - 07:30am PT
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Glad you made it out of those doors! Seeing them gives me a negative physical response since they are never associated with rainbows, unicorns or buckets of gold.
Heal up!
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Dec 24, 2014 - 07:53am PT
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Glad your still with is blah and good luck on a speedy recovery. Have a very Merry Christmas. Here is a video to keep you in a good mood. It cracks me up anyways. :)
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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