I wonder if that type of an event would make climbing interesting to a U.S. audience. I've noticed bigger crowds at the events out west and some televised events, but this could add the level of perceived danger that might make it hit with the mainstream audience. Sort of like an episode of Wipeout only with real athletes.
i have dreamed of a super tall man-made climbing wall over water for a long time... how badass would that be? real rock is nice... but to be able to set big ass problems without having to clip would be the shit
when i win the lotto, you're all invited to climb at my pool.
toad857,
I talked to someone who worked over at Falling Rock Park in Lagrange, and she said we could probably build one there. We just need to ask the owner. http://www.fallingrockpark.com/
"It is difficult to estimate the potential damage of solvents; therefore the middle of the rope should never be marked with a felt-tip pen or similar. Although a danger might be improbable, it should never be ignored." Mammut
How deep is the pond at Linda's? Better yet, attach it to the bridge on trail 100 that crosses the Red. You'll have the added complexity of the rickety bridge and the possibility of getting skewered by logs in the river.
the deep end at the berm/earthen damn (looks excavated; i'm guessing) is 10-15 feet. it's not too hard to take a deep breath and get there.
i'm sure it varies a little but there's not a flow so the sediment's prolly stable. i'd think plenty deep for a plunge from 30 feet.
I love the idea of wipeout with real athletes!! One of my favorite shows and absolutely hilarious paired with an extreme sport and real athletes at a live event, does it even get any better than that? Thanks for all the links, I think that this would be so unbelievably cool!
