13 November 2015
Deathly dangerous carabiners removed in Mesa Verde
Philippe and Anna Gatta took off these fixed draws in "Pas de bras, pas de ski (7c)" in Mesa Verde sector (Gorges du Loup) because they were dangerous. Carabiner like this has actually caused a rope to be cut off as the carabiner get as sharp as a knife!
- More should be replaced in other routes in Mesa Verde and Deverse. It is cool and practical to have fixed draws when they are in good shape but they should be removed when they are too old.
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