It is asserted by some that individuals possess biorhythmic cycles which begin at birth and continue through life. Further, these cycles and their interrelationships are hypothesized to affect human performance. Information on climbing accidents at Grand Teton National Park was collected and analyzed to test these possible influences. The data did not support predictions derived from biorhythm charts.
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