Rock Climber by bmac62
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Discovered this lone rock climber out on a rock face in the Coronado National Forest (near Tucson) several days ago.
This made me google the Rock Climbing Wiki to learn a little more. I smiled when I read, "The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling". That'd surely be my goal:)
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Comments (31)
MrsRatbag
I suppose there's a tremendous feeling of accomplishment involved, but I don't think I could handle the stress. What a great find and capture!
durleybeachbum
Hehe! Mine too. If he is alone he is a madman. A fantastic pic!
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Well seen buddy. Up until last year when i confronted my demons 600 feet plus on a cliff, there is no way on gods green earth I'd do this. Now I'd be glad to give it a go :)
blondeblurr
I had no idea, that there were sooooo many different styles of climbing ? ... and adding to your Wikipedia info - I also read this little footnote - "Climbing in Germany, circa 1965. Note the lack of intermediate protection points and the potentially deadly tie-in method, which demonstrate the maxim of the day: "The leader must not fall." ;P IMHO - it seems to me (a novice rock climber) that he had to pick the worst looking stretch, good luck to him ... ah well Bill, you were there to capture/catch him ;)) crazy stuff ! BB
jocko500
very good shot
FredNunes
Wow... amazing!
flavia49
excellent
helanker
HAHA! Also me :) But I would never have done that, no matter what age i had :) Excellent shot :)
Rhett55
When the chalk marks look like someone just coated a tennis ball in chalk and threw them at the wall because you can't feel any rugosity around the impact, you know it's a tough climb. Even in my youth, such walls were beyond me except in my dreams.....which would sometimes become nightmares. But that's why we climbed :)
ronmolina
Excellent capture!
auntietk
Oh no, I couldn't possibly climb that! I need my hands free to take pictures. :P Great capture, hon! I didn't even see him.
mbz2662
Super. It is pretty cool to see.
Faemike55
Great capture! if I climb, I'll have strong line to ensure that if I slip, at least I'll only fall a little bit, not all the way down Note: it is not the fall that kills you; it's that damn sudden stop that does it!
whaleman
Excellent shot and sentiments! When rock climbing a fall can ruin your whole day.
RodS
OMG - free-climbing solo - without even a spotter or someone to call for help if he falls.... that's just asking for trouble! What a capture, Bill! Great find!
beachzz
I saw a couple of guy scaling El Capitan in Yosemite and they were mere specks on the wall. I prefer my feet planted FIRMLY on the ground, but guess if there's a rock, someone's gonna climb it!! Nice capture!
jayfar
In zoom I reckon I can see a companion on the ground behind the bushes but even so that looks a bit dire!! Great shot Bill.
SunriseGirl
It is always amazing to watch those people who pit themselves against sheer rock faces such as this or even higher like El Capitan . I have never been enticed by that activity. I have seen climbers sleeping in little slings hanging off the cliffs....not at all for me... Great capture. Thanks for sharing.
jendellas
Rather him than me :o)
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
aksirp
as the real life, climbing - not falling a splendid find, your eyes are perfect! impressiv photo and thank you for well interprated information ;)
sharky_
Wow! Once slip and end of game. Interesting shot. Aloha
X-PaX
Very nice capture Bill.
Rob2753
LOL and mine too Bill !!!! talk about stating the obvious LOL wouldn't catch me doing that although I have tried abseiling once, think I'd rather stick to flying I feel safer that way. Lovely image and gives a feeling of tension, I hope he made it ok :)
Richardphotos
probably a free climb with no spikes or ropes. I never had the desire to try it.
tennesseecowgirl
I have never quite got the point of rock climbing I love to hike but this is not for me, fun to watch though. I would rather take a helicopter to the top. :) great shot
moochagoo
I cant do that with my vertigo. Nice POV :)
junge1
Great capture Bill. I reach the summit using an easier way - I drive. If I can't drive or walk I leave it alone!
debbielove
And to think, I used to climb the quarry sides when I was a teenager! Amazing what stupid things you do lol Great shot though Bill, very well captured! Rob
billcody
Why do we climb rocks? because they are THERE! Great catch! But I am only looking, its safer, i think...