Injured climber evacuation, Eldorado Canyon State Park
Dave Christenson
Other climbers reported the injured party was climbing the “Purple Haze” route on the West Ridge. (MountainProject link). The climber was leading the route, fell and a couple of pieces of protection failed, including a “fixed” piton. Seasonal warning to climbers: Winter freeze - thaw cycles loosen rock that was solid last fall. Use extra caution for the next few months.