The Bonehead Chronicles
Climbing is risky, but these six characters took it to a whole new level.
For Safety's Sake
For Safety's Sake
Don’t Do This: American Death Triangle Entire-Rope Anchor
They were trying to be safe, but in their zeal they neglected to follow three tenets of basic anchor construction.
The Checklist That Could Save Your Life
How many pitches do you climb in a year? For many of our readers it's probably close to 1,000. If you make a critical error one out of a thousand times, the outlook is bleak.
This Happened: Leader Unties, Throws Down Rope To Untangle It
The list of dangerous climbing acts continues to grow.
For Safety’s Sake, Don’t Do This: Take The Leader Off Belay While Still Climbing
A classic case of miscommunication could have spelled disaster.
Park Rangers Kick Clueless Climber Off Crag For Using Dangerous Gear
There's a reason why gear is made specifically for climbing, but this guy just didn't get it.
Another Insanely Dangerous Climbing Technique, This Time For Rappelling
When a team of inexperienced climbers discovered that their rope was too short, a nearby climber suggested they use an unorthodox method to rappel.
This Incident Was So Unsafe It’s Unbelievable, But It’s True
Out of draws, the leader opted to hold onto the chains and untie to thread.