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Another Arapiles Accident 8-Dec-2008 At 6:25:23 PM freesolo

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The first time I led Missing Link, I was breathing hard till I got a good nut in after that initial travers. It's simply that with the other 17's at Araps, you don't expect that kind of traverse without some better gear.

The second time I led it, I managed to get more gear in on that initial traverse, a bit finicky, cause I knew the groundfall potential is pretty serious, as this guy found out.

I do have to say, not wearing a helmet is pretty f;;;;ng stupid. not that i'm glad or anything that he got hurt. but c'mon! I wore a helment when I free soloed Syrinx and other things there because even a small fall to a ledge is survivable if you don;t crack your skull.

I miss Araps so much, and wish I was allowed back into Oz so I could spend a few more months there. To everyone there, enjoy every minute!!!