Are You afraid Of Heights?

[Maurice Boscorelli]

There is absolutely no way on this Earth that I could do that climb.

 

[User-E]

I wish I wasn't afraid of heights so I could enjoy views like that!

 

[SillyGirl]

Yikes! Just the pics make me a little dizzy.

 

[Cybermike]

Wow neither would I.

 

[NoSoupForYou]

Wow, that looks completely awesome. I would spend good money to climb that path.

That said, I'm obviously not afraid of heights - I love em!

If anyone has been up the hiking trail to the Tea House above Lake Louise in the Rockies, you'll recognize a similar destination, but the journey is quite a bit different!

 

[ConquerorRyan]

Holy shit. I think I would go up until the plank path. That just looks unsteady

 

[Willy]

Pass.

 

[HOF]

1. That view is awesome.
2. I'd do the stairs with no problem.
3. I'd be shitting my pants doing the plank path, but I'd do it!

If you're gonna go, go big right!

 

[Danolo]

Hmmm, think about this... the plank path and the chains and everything, all "Made in China"..

I don't think so!

 

[NoSoupForYou]

1. That view is awesome.
2. I'd do the stairs with no problem.
3. I'd be shitting my pants doing the plank path, but I'd do it!

If you're gonna go, go big right!

Totally agree, HOF. We're on this rock for too short a time to be scared or do things half-assed. To quote some shoes I once heard: Just Do It!

 

[Al Bumin]

Hmmm, think about this... the plank path and the chains and everything, all "Made in China"..

I don't think so!

:rofl!:

 

[User-E]

I caught a rerun of Rick Mercer mountain climbing the other night. It made me nauseous watching him stand on the peak at the end!

 

[Lorenzo]

But why :unknw:

 

[McGuinty]

Yes.

 

[Unreadable]

The question is.....how did they construct/install the wooden plank and chains???? HmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmm

 

[Bridgette_xo]

Ohh myyy. If I didn't die from falling I would die from a heart attack.

 

[Transient]

The exposure on that hike is insane! I've done a fair share of rock climbing and enjoy/respect the height. I certainly want to think I would be able to hike it, but honestly, I don't think I would go through with it.

The question is.....how did they construct/install the wooden plank and chains???? HmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmm

Holes are drilled into the rock with either hand or portable power drills. Expansion bolts are hammered in or cranked into to place to secure the anchor. Anchors similar to these have been used for decades by rock climbers who place anchors in areas where there are no placements for "clean" anchors.

 

[Wanker]

The question is.....how did they construct/install the wooden plank and chains???? HmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmmHmmmmmm

Good observation but you are hard to read.

 

[Baz]

It would be a once in a lifetime moment. I would be willing to try but admittedly there is a chance I may turn back once I reach the planks.

 

[Art Mann]

Strap on a GoPro and give it a go, Baz.

Don't turn back when you reach the planks. Just believe, exercise your faith.

And do be careful not to kick any stones down the beaten path.