In all my years of climbing up and about on the red rocks I never embraced repelling off of them with a rebels yell. It’s soft sedimentary trickster rock for the most part, goes loose without warning, hand holds bust unannounced, …it’s a long way down to ugly hurtful brush, unforgiving hard rock.
Dangling off the sides of rock formations by ropes/slings, unless bolts, pins, anchors were newly set and doubled up and it was absolutely work related necessary, with a lot of trust for my workmate, was never enjoyable for me.
In the last few years I’ve observed an increase in young folks scaling/repelling the red beauties in Sedona, often without so much as a helmet. It’s high tourist season here . I’m hoping that those considering this sport while visiting Sedona will get a local Professional Guide who can assist in equipment/water you will need, know the area, supervise, guide you.
A safe and excellent day to each and everyone.
In response to WordPress Photo Challenge : Scale
New Oxford American Dictionary
verb [with object] 1 climb up or over (something high and steep): thieves scaled an 8-foot fence.2 represent in proportional dimensions; reduce or increase in size according to a common scale: (as adjective scaled) : scaled plans of the house.• [no object] (of a quantity or property) be variable according to a particular scale.3 North American estimate the amount of timber that will be produced from (a log or uncut tree).
PHRASES: off the scale of or to a degree or level that is far in excess of what is normal or notionally measurable: meteorologists warned that conditions would be brutal, with soaring temperatures and humidity off the scale | viewing figures are likely to go off the scale because of all the hype.
Yes indeed, Curt.
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I love the red rocks around, Sedona, JoHanna, but I’ve never felt the need to climb them, or any other rocks for that matter. That they exist is enough for me. –Curt
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Magnificent pictures of the red rock “mountains” and the brave (or foolish) people ascending them . I like seeing them from afar. I would be a timid climber.
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Gorgeous Arizona, magnificent Mountains, fantastic shots ❤
Ciao
Sid
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Great comment. A very fine contribution to the conversation. Thank you.
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Thank you for your kind words on the post. Two feet on the ground is a very good thing. All my best to you.
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I just love the red rock area ~ thanks for sharing your photos, they’re beautiful. As for rock climbing, I like to keep my feet on the ground.
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The Law of Gravity shall be obeyed. Thanks for the photos and the suggestions for tourists.
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It seems to be getting very popular. Garden of the Gods sounds enticing. Thank you for contributing to the conversation. All my best to you, Jim.
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A really pretty and well loved area. Thank you for your lovely comments.
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Wow amazing scenery!
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Incredible. Years ago I was hiking thru Garden of the Gods on Colorado and heard chatter in the distance. Yep, I looked up and saw rock climbers dangling from a sheer face. I scanned the around and saw several more.
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