July 23,1996
Michael Munsch broke both ankles and injured his arm when he fell 20 feet. A hold came loose and protection failed. He was rescued via helicopter.Source: Accidents In North American Mountaineering, 1997
August 5, 2001
An Unknown 42-year-old male experienced a stroke while climbing the Spearhead, and while in part paralyzed, was able to return to the base of the Spearhead with the help of his belayer.Source: www.coloradojournal.com
The Spearhead from the North
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