-Unfortunately, our traverse of this magnificent route was cut short when I fell a very small distance landing on my back on some rocks. It knocked the wind out of me, and I bruised my ribs bad enough that it was hard to breathe. I was so embarrased that I couldn't stop laughing which was also painful. What happened? Why did I fall on such an easy route? I think I can chalk this up to a combinaton of unknown risk, inexperience, carelessness, and hubris. I had never climbed outdoors before, and falling wasn't my only mistake on this route. I also lost my belay device which fell off my locking caribeener which either wasn't locked or somehow unscrewed itself. There wasn't a lot of exposure where I fell, but I failed to evaluate the risk and decided on a risky boulder move, without considering the consequences. I was clearly careless, and I think I was overconfident. The rock is merciless and quick to deal out stern lessons whether you have the aptitude to learn from them or not.
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