The Climbing Majority
The Climbing Majority
Kyle Broxterman
112 | Jason Niemeier: An "Eldo" Accident - Partner Vetting, Ledge Falls & Processing Blame
1 hour 50 minutes Posted Jan 26, 2026 at 9:00 am.
The Background
The Accident
The Aftermath & Going Silent
Lessons Learned
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Jason met a new climbing partner through a Facebook group, vetted him over a few conversations, and went to Eldorado Canyon for their first route together. Twenty feet up the Yellow Spur, his partner fell onto a ledge—rope behind the leg, face-first impact... broken wrist and severe facial trauma. This episode walks through the accident sequence, the rescue, and what Jason feels went wrong. Despite multiple outreaches, his injured partner stopped communicating with him after the accident and ...