Alina and Ben were climbing the Braille Book in Yosemite Valley. When Alina slipped while leading the third pitch, she fell much, much further than expected and suffered a serious spinal injury. In this episode, Ashley talks to both climbers about what went wrong that day and how Alina is recovering from the accident.  

Alina blogs about her recovery at http://SmallRestlessHuman.com. 

Ep 8 - Falling Way Too Far - Alina and Ben

A podcast produced/hosted by Ashley Saupe, sponsored by Rocky Talkie and supported by the American Alpine Institute. This podcast aims to minimize future outdoor accidents by way of story telling. Real people sharing real stories. 
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Ep 8 - Falling Way Too Far - Alina and Ben

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