Petit Grepon Accidents



July 6, 1991

Mike Dobry was ascending the South Face when he fell and suffered a compund ankle fracture. His partner lowered him and others summoned help. He was lifted out by helicopter.
Source: Accidents in North American Mountaineering, 1992

July 3, 1997

Todd Marshall lost control and pendulumed into the face, resulting in his death. His body hung from the rope for several days before it was extricated.
Source: Rocky Mountain News

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Petit Grepon Spire from the Southeast
Photo © Gordon Novak

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