1980's
Lauren Husted was climbing with Ed Webster in the Black Canyon when she took a fatal fall.Source: www.bentgate.net
August 1, 1995
Todd Crane was killed in a fall climbing in the Black Canyon.Source: www.western.edu
October 19, 1996
Steven Permick was climbing solo the Leisure route in the Black Canyon and fell 60 feet before he ever pulled his rope out of his pack. His body was found later after he had been missing.Source: Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 1997
June 17, 2000
Zach Alberts was climbing the Cruise Gully in the Black Canyon when he fell from 10 feet above his last protection. He sustained ankle injuries and was later rescued.Source: Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2001
July 9, 2000
Martha Moses was climbing 50 feet above her last protection on the Cruise Gully in rainfall. She fell 80 feet and sustained skull fractures, and was lifted out to be operated on at St. Mary's Hospital.Source: Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 2001
September 2, 2002
Brent Mitchell was climbing Crystal Vision in the Black Canyon when he fell failed to reach a hold and fell 40 feet, suffering serious injuries. Over 40 local personnel assisted in the rescue.Source: Rocky Mountain News
September 18, 2002
Martin Scott Larsen fell 2,000' to his death in the Black Canyon and was later found at the base of Chasm View.Source: Americasroof.com
May 15, 2003
Justin Durois was climbing in the Black Canyon 600' below Chasm Overlook when he slipped on loose raok and fell. His rope stopped him, but not before he suffered back injuries.Source: americasroof.com
October 22, 2005
An 37-year-old male was climbing 'Escape Artist' in the Black Canyon when he fell 60 feet, suffering broken legs and pelvis. He was seen by other climbers who lowered him to safety before he was arilifted out.Source: Montrose Daily Press
July 17, 2006
Seven hikers were struck by lightning while seeking shelter under a tree near Marble in Lead King Basin. Two were seriously injured by the strike as four others hiked out for help. Rescue efforts were successful.Source: Aspen Times
Castle Peak - Gunnison County Highpoint