Ice Climbing Accident near Bastion Falls
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2025 6:19 pm
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.
Popular ice climbing location near the lower parking area on Rt 23a in the Kaaterskill Clove
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.
Popular ice climbing location near the lower parking area on Rt 23a in the Kaaterskill Clove