Pete Takeda

In this engaging conversation, Pete Takeda, the editor of Accidents in North American Climbing, sheds light on alarming trends in climbing accidents, emphasizing the impact of crowding and social media education. He poignantly reflects on the climbing community's resilience in the face of tragedy. Joining him, Lee Preston discusses the American Alpine Club's rescue benefits and medical coverage, providing vital information for climbers to prepare for unexpected incidents. Their insights spotlight the blend of thrill and responsibility in the climbing world.

Pete Takeda, the editor of Accidents in North American Climbing, teams up with Dr. Valerie Karr, a social scientist with two decades of climbing accident analysis experience. They dive into alarming trends revealing how human behavior contributes to climbing accidents. Discussing concepts like risk normalization and overconfidence from indoor to outdoor climbing, they share striking personal close calls and dissect case studies from the data. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness of psychological factors in climbing safety.