These people are Daredevils. What happens if a strong gust of wind comes along?
Howdy folks and greetings from the Great Plains of North Texas!
I'll admit I get a little skiddish when I get higher than 50 feet in the air and close to an open edge or ledge. I'm fine on tall ladders and running around on top of house roofs and so forth.
In fact, when I worked on a grain elevator construction crew we'd be so comfortable a hundred feet in the air that we'd jump across that point where the two bins came together. You can see what I mean in this photo:
Side note
By the way, there was no guard rail or fence around the top unless we got word that OSHA was coming, then suddenly a guard rail according to specifications would spring up! lol. The same way for the immigration raids.
The crew was all illegal Mexican workers so we'd be working along and get word that immigration was coming and everyone would scatter. After immigration left the site then everyone would show back up and continue working.
Back to my post
Anyway, sorry for the sidetrack. Today I'm showing some of the most dangerous "paths" in the world although "paths' seem like a very generous term. I'm a total chicken when it comes to this type of height and situation:
I think this is in China and incredibly, it looks like someone has a little concession stand set up. Probably selling water and tranquilizers!
At least there's a line to hold on to here but no thanks:
No way!
Not sure where this one is and I don't want to know!
This path is known as the world's most dangerous but of course that's open to debate. It's called the Caminito del Rey and it's pinned to the side of a gorge in southern Spain. Here's a couple shots of it from a few years ago:
I think it was in 2004 that 5 hikers plunged to their deaths on the Caminito del Rey so it was closed for 15 years. They just reopened it to hikers with a new path with guard rails. I could handle this one:
No problem. Almost boring. But at least it's safe.
What really got me was when I found out about the Portaledges! These are the little tent-like platforms that climbers use to spend the night.
I'm so ignorant of mountain and rock climbing that I didn't even know that people DID spend the night on the side of a mountain. (As far as sheer rock cliffs)
To me, these are thrilling, breath-taking, and terrifying at the same time but I admit I'm a wimp. Are these the bravest people in the world or the craziest?
Just a leisurely evening on the mountain:
Look at this guy trying to figure out how to go, climbing up from his team's Portaledges:
What happens when you have to go to the bathroom?
I don't know what drives these people but they're amazing:
I know we have some thrill seekers out there, anyone up for this type of hiking and climbing? The great sir @nickyhavey is a professional hiker, what about the trails in this post sir nickyhavey?
Thanks for stopping by folks, God bless you all!
-jonboy
Texas
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I've always wondered how it is that you can lay a 2" X 6" board on the ground and walk on it all day without even thinking about it, but put it up in the air and all of a sudden it becomes impossible for most people. LOL.
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lol! that's a great point sk43! I guess it's more a thing of mind over matter and staying calm!
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Ha ha, good point, @sk43!
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Mornin’ Cowboy! Amazing paths through the cliffs. I’m not afraid of heights but I wouldn’t want to be on some of those narrow paths, even on a dare!
I can’t believe some people need to risk their lives by sleep out on those high cliffs.
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Howdy redheadpei! I know, me too. I think a Steemian should do that and post some unreal photos! We might have to appoint someone and pay them handsomely though!
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The belongs on the website https://stuffwhitepeoplelike.com
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lol! So true sir badger! I checked out that site, very funny and interesting, thanks!
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My favorite is the one about camping 😂😂😂
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I'll go read that one!
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Not me! I like my feet at least close to the ground!
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Me neither, I'll take boring every day over this stuff!
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To me they're crazy. The fella in the last pic looks as if he may already have departed this mortal coil.
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lol! Oh I shouldn't laugh, I mean I'm sure that guy was fine but that sounded really funny the way you put it. I can't comprehend doing that stuff at all, I'll take boring everytime over that stuff!
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I get sweaty palms and my poor heart skip several beats just looking at the pictures. The things people do to get that 'high'. No, thank you. I prefer the comfort of my place in front of the computer and bantering with Jonboy.
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lol! me too! I like a great view as much as anyone but I don't think it's worth risking your life over! I bet you are not alone, I bet a few people almost got dizzy looking at those. That was my goal anyway!
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You are evil. 😎
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lol! thanks sir Vincent! Well I think people might enjoy something that thrills them or makes them turn away so they don't get dizzy more than boring text about myself, what do you think?
I haven't really kept people off guard by not knowing what to expect because most of my posts are Western stories, but I can at least try to be different with my limited abilities. lol.
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I guess to each his own, Jonboy. You are doing great. 😊
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Thank you sir Vincent! You are steadily moving up too, on the verge of hitting rep60 which is an important milestone. Are you close to being a minnow yet? Things move a little faster once you hit rep 60 and are at 500 sp.
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No, I am not a minnow yet. Still some distance to go. 😊
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Maybe you should try putting a little bit of fiat into it? no, you already tried that didn't you? It's such a pain in the neck to buy crypto, they gotta fix that!
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Hi janton, I am with you on this one, these touristy spots are definitely not on my bucket list either, haha.
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But think of the views angiemitchell! And think of the posts you could do about spending a few nights on the side of a mountain in a Portaledge. lol.
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You try first janton! Just think of the post you would write let alone the photos, haha.
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I really can't even comprehend that. All I can think about is what if one of those straps or pins in the mountain came loose or broke! I don't think I could sleep. Plus it would probably be windy and blowing me around!
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Good post
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Err, just understand that the world is so huge that it consists of people that do crazy stuff like these...but I guess the thrill is so satisfying that they are willing to do it!
Regarding the question on what to do when you need to go to the toilet, I guess they have plastic bags...it doesn't feel right to just evacuate them all the way down the cliff, right? :P
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lol! Howdy lilacse! I'm laughing at your last sentence and thinking about some poor climber getting started at the bottom and being hit with waste from above. That would be bad! Yes, I agree, people do crazy things for the thrill of it I guess, adrenalin junkies I think!
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Never seen so many sane people going crazy for mountains!
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Howdy sir kaminchan! Are they sane? lol..maybe so, they sure go to extremes for great views!
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I think their normal everyday life must be quite boring! So they have to make up fur that somehow!
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I agree sir kaminchan, we don't have that problem do we? lol.
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Oh! Much worse! That’s why we are Steeming! We are too afraid of height and depth and width to go hiking in high or sharp places! So we stay in the garden or sitting room to stay out of trouble!
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I agree, and we live longer! lol.
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I don't know...some people just seem to be born with a death wish.
I've never felt the urge to be this crazy, myself. Maybe it's my extreme pro-life beliefs/background...?
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Pro-life! lol..that must be it. I agree, this stuff is incomprehensible. They must be total adrenalin junkies.
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Awesome post @janton
The Dawn Wall was on Netflix if you get the opportunity to see it, a real insight into climbing...
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Howdy sir karbon! Does that kind of thing appeal to you? I haven't seen that one but I'm on Netflix so I'll look it up, thank you!
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These people must have a death wish. Great photos, I got nervous just looking at them. hand rail or no handrail, this s--t is not for me.
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lol! " this s--t is not for me!" Me neither sir bigsweed. I can't even comprehend it actually. The only thing I can figure is that they're addicted to the adrenalin rush.
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Hey Lord Fluffton! I think these might be even too extreme for me too! Particular the hanging sleeping quarters suspended from the mountains!
There is one suspension bridge I walked across in New Zealand on my own which might make you weep but I'm still a few blogs away from that yet.
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Howdy sir nickyhavey! oh that's going to be an interesting post with views from that suspension bridge! So this is too extreme for you eh? I agree. If it wasn't I'd had to doubt your sanity even more than I already do. lol.
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I doubt my own sanity pretty highly too Lord Fluffton!
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lol! Well I'm Lord Fogton and that even sounds strange to me so you may have issues. . but probably not the mental kind. And if that doesn't make sense it's because I'm a little foggy.
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When I saw the first one I was like, “that looks like something I would do! What’s the issue?” Then I saw the rest, and got a knot in my stomach! That is terrible about the hikers that fell. I’m glad they have improved the path and reopened!
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Howdy jayna! I'm glad the photos gave you a reaction. I wasn't trying to make anyone dizzy but some of them are so breath taking that I was hoping they would make people feel the heigths. So I guess the sleeping on the sheer sides of mountains is out for you too? lol.
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What happens when you gotta go........ Lmao. Wind and gravity is what happens..... Wind blew piss flew and poo too...... Benefit to being the lead guy.
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lol! Howdy sir krazzytrukker! I'm sure there's alot of that going on, the whole thing is nuts to me! Where you at tonight?
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Stopped by the house for about 12 hrs. Then on to Plant city FLA at 2 am this morning.
Now at Petro in Reddick FLA. Watching the rain roll in and Getting new steer tires put on.
Old girl needed new sneekers. I wear em out......
https://partiko.app/krazzytrukker/2-tire-tuesday-on-friday?referrer=krazzytrukker
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Ok but you'll home for the storm or try to be out of FL? How many miles do you get on tires and how many needed replaced?
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Got thee Hell Outta there...!!
Just seen this. Have not been on here much. San Antonio, heading back east to Knoxville TN.
Buffalo TX right now....
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There you are! So you guys left the state? Did it do any damage in your area?
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Nope..... Nadda..... Ziltch. Lol
Hearts go out to the Bahemians. They are Devestated. Dorrian Destroyed Paradise.!
Screegrab of NOAA Radar and our place.
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Oh good! yes, what a disaster over there in the Bahamas! wow.
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Tires...... 2 many variables 2 say exactly how many miles. 150 k - 300k.
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Howdy Sir @janton, see the electrical cables that run past at the top of the grain silo's? I used to work at the top of the cable towers and I could go to any heights.
As a youngster I worked as a construction concrete slab carpenter and we used to sit for lunch at the edge of a 23rd floor slab that was just casted with concrete.
But now that I am older, I am not so steady anymore and I rather try to keep my feet on the ground Lol
Blessings!
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Oh wow sir papilloncharity! So you used to be a daredevil too, basically! lol. I agree, the older I get the farther I stay away from high ledges!
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I will attend to your other replies tomorrow Sir @janton if I may, as now Marian has to cut my hair and then it's bed time.
I have communion duty tomorrow morning.
Good night and hope you guys also have a good day.
Blessings!
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Thank you sir papilloncharity! It's been a great day so far working around the property and got some much needed rain in the morning, tomorrow is supposed to be perfect weather so I'll more work done outside in the afternoon. Have a great service tomorrow and an enjoyable afternoon!
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Thank you Sir @janton, the service was great and the weather was as some would call it bad.
Evening now and tomorrow we are told that we will have a clear day.
I have created a setup here in the new study where I can take photos through the window at a special spot in the garden in the case of bad weather.
Today's post was done like this.
Blessings!
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Howdy sir papilloncharity! It looks like we're back up and running finally! I love the sound of that set up you have from your study window! That's going to come in handy.
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That sure was fun. Thanks for the tour Janton. You
Mentioned heights, I had a really nice shot of me on top of a tower France, roughly 460 feet up, sitting on the edge dangling my feet off but I can’t seem to find it. You’ll have to take my wOrd for it, sir.
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Howdy again sir dandays! Trying to catch up after being down all day, and yourself? Oh, I believe you, you showed me another photo from the top of a tower, it was scary! You're one of those maniacs! would you do the sheer cliff climbing and sleeping in a Portaledge though?
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That should’ve said “Tower crane.”
Never did anything like that and no, heck no! Those picture look insane to me.
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lol! I totally agree with you, it's not worth the risk to me but those people must be addicted to the adrenalin rush I guess.
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