hiking trail that makes shore riding look wimpy

[old south ok racer]

Talk about high bridges
http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1438490562
Do you think Hans Rey could ride this one

[CraigH]

The guy shooting the video really trusts his sense of balance.

Reminds me of that series of shots of some hiking paths in China that are chunks of chain attached to a cliff, planks across supports on side of a cliff etc. Anyone know which ones I mean?

[LeeLau]

wow - just wow

[CraigH]

Reminds me of that series of shots of some hiking paths in China that are chunks of chain attached to a cliff, planks across supports on side of a cliff etc. Anyone know which ones I mean?

Found it:
http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/vinlin27d.htm

[Jerry-Rig]

Ryan Leech could ride it

[LeeLau]

Found it:
http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/vinlin27d.htm

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%2004b.jpg

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%20closeup%2008.jpg

[PT-Colin]

Good Tunes.

[Antialiazed]

Think about the guys who have been building this....

[shane_s20]

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%2004b.jpg


*pukes*

[Kossinnd]

it looked crazy fun, until the eroded and missing concrete came into place.

[L. Ron Hubbard]

Oh my god, I have to go there. That was amazing. Just to make everyone less scared, the cameraman was clipped in for large portions of that. Still amazing.

We broke into the old Canada Malt Co building in Montreal to take photos and talk to some pretty crazy people who squat in it, and there were some parts where we were like 300 ft up and walking with our arms out in case the floor gave way.

[CraigH]

Just to make everyone less scared, the cameraman was clipped in for large portions of that. Still amazing.


I was thinking that too until he walked straight past the guy who was clipped in, and I didn't notice any gaps from when he would be clipping over anchors.

[LeeLau]

Also he was filming while doing all this. So the guy was unclipped for at least a bit of the video and not really concentrating 100% on footing

[Oldfart]

That was built I think at the turnm of the century for workers to get to a water source or something. It's in Spain. It is closed...officialy... but some folks need a thrill. yeesh. Wouldn't catch me there. At least not without protection but how well are those anchors attached? How old are they? If the "trail" is decrepit are the anchors likewise?

[Couch_Surfer]

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%2004b.jpg

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%20closeup%2008.jpg

I see no joy in that.

[CraigH]

Also he was filming while doing all this. So the guy was unclipped for at least a bit of the video and not really concentrating 100% on footing

I was guessing he was using a helmet cam due to the way the camera pans.

The whole structure is in rough shape as seen by the amount of concrete that has rotted and fallen way.

[old south ok racer]

I was guessing he was using a helmet cam due to the way the camera pans.

The whole structure is in rough shape as seen by the amount of concrete that has rotted and fallen way.

That is what amazes me the most about the video. He seems to trust that rotten concrete with his life. He puts is hiking boot right up to the hole in the middle of the concrete. If that part is busted out can the rest of it be far behind? Also the speed that this guy walks over the trail, it doesn't look like video has been sped up because the other hikers seem to walking at normal speed.
I'm betting this isn't the first time over the trail for this guy and his nards are away as bigger than any bread box.

[old south ok racer]

Here is a little background
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caminito_del_Rey
And PT Collin you are right the music is so cool, it is perfect for the video.

[old south ok racer]

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%2004b.jpg

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%20closeup%2008.jpg

That is cazy
I'm pretty sure I'd go the long way around.

[CraigH]

That is cazy
I'm pretty sure I'd go the long way around.

The original email I received a few months ago had about 10 photos in a similar style. The video you posted me reminded me of them.

[SammyJ]

Reading about the chinese climb gave me a bit more respect for the average chinese hiker.

No WAY would I risk my own life, never mind my wife on that trail. Nope, not worth it.

[cyclist.ca]

Reading about the chinese climb gave me a bit more respect for the average chinese hiker.

No WAY would I risk my own life, never mind my wife on that trail. Nope, not worth it.

Pussy!








J/K, I'd shit my pants there.

[CraigH]

How about Angel's Landing in Utah?

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jensenl/visuals/album/2005/utah/Img_3990.jpg

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jensenl/visuals/album/2005/utah/angelslanding2.jpg

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jensenl/visuals/album/2005/utah/angelslanding3.jpg

http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jensenl/visuals/album/2005/utah/Img_4002.jpg

We had planned to hike it the last time we were down there but I rolled an ankle on the bottom of Porcupine Rim in Moab so had to stick to the flat stuff.

I'd imagine a few people here have done this one.

[SammyJ]

"Pile of dead people who tried to walk the trail but fell"

Sig material?

[Bryce]

I've done Angels Landing and just watchig that vid gave me way more jitters

[BurnabyXCrace]

After watching the vid clip and these other pics I now have to spend the next few days hoping that my nuts decide to drop back down into their normal position. Thanks a lot.

[jcole]

In the infamous words of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ: "Fuck that shit."

[wilkez]

wow - just wow


maybe you would actually do that hike lee

[CraigH]

After watching the vid clip and these other pics I now have to spend the next few days hoping that my nuts decide to drop back down into their normal position. Thanks a lot.

Well, at least you'll be more aerodynamic Matt.

[craw]

Weird that everyone is all 'No way I'd do those hiking trails in China'. I mean, when was the last time an non-rider got a glimpse of what the average person rides on the Shore? They say the exact same thing: That's crazy/dangerous, you're crazy/dangerous, why would you want to take a risk like that?

People like danger.

[Dropsonde]

this was posted a while back and it's amazing people do this

[kalooch]

that looks way to unstable for my taste.

[wilkez]

how about it's sustainability though?

[BurnabyXCrace]

how about it's sustainability though?

Stunt hiking on steep unforested slopes???

[KenN]

http://www.ssqq.com/ARCHIVE/images/huashan%20closeup%2008.jpg

I love the padlocks on the chains. Like, if you steal the chains ... what'll ya hold on to??

Kn.

[cyclist.ca]

I love the padlocks on the chains. Like, if you steal the chains ... what'll ya hold on to??

Kn.

Those are locks from chastity belts, once you get to that point might as well be naughty coz you never know if you are gona make it down alive :D

[hypa]

*pukes*

haha, yep.
That's pretty much my thought too.

:lol:

[SammyJ]

Weird that everyone is all 'No way I'd do those hiking trails in China'. I mean, when was the last time an non-rider got a glimpse of what the average person rides on the Shore? They say the exact same thing: That's crazy/dangerous, you're crazy/dangerous, why would you want to take a risk like that?

People like danger.

I got to thniking about your post, and at first I was like, "yah, he's right."

Then I thought more and relauised that ppl like danger have a LOT of saddle time, and really aren't taking HUGE risks because they have worked up to what they are doing.

There are people out there who free climb routes far more dangerous than the chinese one, and it isn't totally nutbar because they are experts and have worked up to it.

What makes the chinese route nutbar is the fact that most ppl climbing it are novices, rookies even. I understand you can rent a harness at the bottom though...

[Mic]

I've done Angels Landing and just watchig that vid gave me way more jitters

You must be crazy then....honestly, how could you walk this Angel's Landing thing?