Climbing Incident on Tryfan Mountain
A climber was rescued following a 10m (33ft) fall while ascending the Tryfan mountain in Conwy. The incident occurred during an attempt on the "Gashed Crag" route, involving a group of three climbers, as reported by the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation (Ovmro).
During the fall, the climber passed directly by the belayer, who is responsible for managing the rope and ensuring the climber's safety, typically positioned on the ground. Despite the unexpected fall, the belayer was able to hold the climber but sustained "severe rope burns in the process," which incapacitated them from continuing and necessitated a call for assistance.
Details on Tryfan Mountain and Rescue Efforts
Tryfan is among the highest peaks in Eryri National Park and is recognized as a boundary between hiking and mountaineering. The mountain is known for its challenging navigation, particularly under adverse weather conditions.
Ovmro shared in a Facebook post that the climbing leader remained uninjured after the fall and successfully regained control of the belay device, which is crucial for climber safety.
The maritime coastguard rescue team was deployed to assist the group, initially lifting the team members onto a hill. Subsequently, the climbers were raised to the summit using a technical rope rescue system.
"Once checked over, the casualty was fitted with a confidence rope and then made an impressive 'hands free' descent of Tryfan,"the post added.
