Between 1951 and 2019 falling or slipping on a rock was found to be the leading cause of climbing accidents across the United States and Canada with accidents attributed as such. Similarly falling on snow or ice was the second largest cause followed by being struck by a falling rock, piece of ice or object.
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American Alpine Club. (July 26, 2021). Main direct causes for climbing accidents in the United States and Canada between 1951 and 2019 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1311243/causes-climbing-accidents-united-states-canada/
American Alpine Club. "Main direct causes for climbing accidents in the United States and Canada between 1951 and 2019." Chart. July 26, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1311243/causes-climbing-accidents-united-states-canada/
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Main direct causes for climbing accidents in the United States and Canada between 1951 and 2019 [Graph], American Alpine Club, July 26, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1311243/causes-climbing-accidents-united-states-canada/
