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Simon Frost recounts a tragic and epic experience on the Grand Charmoz fourteen years ago.

"He was looking at me, registering, and then, like a plug being pulled, nothing, he was gone."

It took a while, but Simon now climbs again.

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=1763

In reply to UKC Articles: I'd like to say thanks to Simon for sharing this clearly traumatic experience.

I found the article very moving.

Thanks Simon.

Jack

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Blimey, that's a harrowing read.

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Bloody hell.

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Indeed.

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thanks for posting that. very sobering.

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Must have been so terrible. You never get over something like that.
Dont think I would climb again.

In reply to UKC Articles: I’m still physical shaking.

Unimaginable situation to be in,

Simon must have incredible of mental strength to climb again!

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A lot of respect.

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Very moving. A privilige to read.

In reply to UKC Articles: Harrowing, moving and sad. Dare I say also educational - it might save a life one day.

Thanks Steve.

I have nothing but respect for you both for your valiant efforts in the situation and in finding the strength to be able to write about it so that others may have the chance to learn from it.

I think it is really good that you have managed to get back into climbing, I can only begin to imagine how hard that was for you, but I'm sure it is what Steve would have wanted you to do.

My condolences to you for losing your friend.

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Thanks for sharing the story - very affecting.

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A very moving piece and well written !

All the best Dan

thanks for writing about your experience. gripping.