Just a quick note to those who would like an update on Chris Klinga's condition.
As we all know, Chris Klinga and Chris Lee had a rough go of things in Eldo a week and a half ago.
Chris is out of the ICU, which is a great step forward on his road to recovery. He has undergone a half dozen surgeries to repair the breaks to his pelvis, femur, lower legs, ankles and feet. He still has several to go.
Chris' attitude is really up beat all things considered, and he appreciates all the efforts his family, friends, and RMR have provided.
Let's wish him well, and offer all the positive, helpful support we can.

Also, Chris Lee is recovering from a lacerated liver, and is gingerly moving about. Best wishes as he gets back to health, as well.

Chris Lee asked me to post his interview with channel 4 regarding his & Chris Klinga's climbing accident in Eldo on April 27. It's worth listening to the whole 15 min clip for the first person account.

Interview

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Thanks for the link, Cathy. I hope that both the Chris' have insurance - sounds like this is not only painful and difficult but also very expensive. Are they doing ok on that end?

I don't know either of these guys but I wish them a speedy recovery so they can get back out there soon.

I enjoyed the interview. It would be nice to see more interviews like this after an accident occurs.

Listening to him talk about the hold that broke reminds me of something that happened this Spring to Tim Stich and I at Shelf. I was climbing a route and saw what looked like a bomber hold. I tapped it like Chris mentioned in his interview. It sounded hollow but I figured it would hold so I used it. As the hold began to move I tried to stop it from falling but momentum and gravity took it down. It was the size of a small microwave. All I could see was a huge ploom of dust from the impact on the ground. Tim didn't get hit but it was very close. I was close to the bolt so as he darted for cover he basically just pulled me in and didn't rip me off the route too much. Neither one of us were hurt. Like mentioned in the interview, it can happen any time. I felt horrible thinking that I could have hurt my partner.

Is this Chris Lee originally from Jackson?

Thanks for the update, I've lost touch with both of these guys and hadn't heard about their accident until now. Send my best to both of them. Please post any other updates as they recover.