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Ice Climbing Accident near Bastion Falls

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Ice Climbing Accident near Bastion Falls

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Town of Hunter in Greene County

Wilderness Rescue: On Dec. 27 at 10:24 a.m., Forest Rangers responded to a call for an ice-climber fall in Kaaterskill Clove. The 62-year-old fell approximately 35 feet. Rangers worked with Haines Falls Rescue, Kingston Technical Rescue Team, Tannersville Rescue, and the Twin Cloves Technical Rescue Team on a technical rope rescue. Crews pulled the climber to safety and brought him to a waiting Hunter Ambulance. Resources were clear at 12:15 p.m.

It should be noted that there are 55+ waterfalls in the Kaaterskill Clove. Some are ice climbing favorites. Most are difficult to access.

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Popular ice climbing location near the lower parking area on Rt 23a in the Kaaterskill Clove
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