incident at Hellhole Cave

Date
20th Jul 1984
Publication
ACA 1983-1984 p. 366
Cave
Hellhole Cave
State
West Virginia
County
Unknown
Country
United States of America
Category
Cave
Incident type
Equipment problems
Group type
Unknown
Group size
4
Aid type
Unknown
Source
Unknown
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Injured cavers

No injured cavers recorded.

Incident report

Four cavers were exiting on two caving ropes tied together, with a hard-lay nylon rope for a belay. The third up switched ropes so as not to have to pass a knot on the 170 foot drop. Part way up he had trouble with his Jumars slipping, but made it after a long struggle. Watch out for clogged or worn cam teeth. Jumars in good condition should work on any rope.

Summary

Caver had difficulty ascending due to Jumars slipping, potentially caused by clogged or worn cam teeth.

References

  1. Robert Israel Personal Communication December 12, 1984
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