The Crew
The group consisted of 5 rising 9th graders (one being my daughter and myself). I think of all the days we could of chose this was the absolute hottest in the mountains. Even at the elevation of Navitat my car said it was 87 degrees, throw in 0 mph wind and about 80% humidity, it was hot. After waiting for 20 minutes for our 4pm reservation, we went and got our equipment. Then a 8 minute climb via ATV's to the embarking point. Finally a 5 minute walk to the first platform and we were ready to go. The fun begins:)
Getting harnessed up
The first few lines are short 300'+ and used to practice skills, braking, climbing up the line, and turning (less than 45 degrees please). Few of the first line pics.
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Smiles were prevalent on this day
After our fourth line we did our first rappel from about 30'
Once we were done with the shorter lines and the rappel it was time for some 900' to 1100' lines, some crossing over the valleys.
Looking down a 900 footer.
We were told we had to yell here. (click for video)
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I don't have a Go Pro, this was taken with a Canon point and shoot. Knowing I wanted to take some video, I had practiced the line before and preceded to turn myself 90 degrees and depend on our guide, Paul to stop me on the next platform. That being said I propped the camera in my harness and let fly. Certainly won't win any awards but gives you an idea of what's going on. (click for video)
A line running above our next platform, we're getting lower:(
The shorter of the 2 rope bridges you cross
After the second rope bridge there's a climb to the final platform
Coming into the final and fastest line (click for video)
The next few pics gives and idea of the descent of the fastest line.
And then it was time to head back to terra firma. The last rappel was longer.
Finally a 3/4 mile hike out to the car. Throughout the guides pointed out plants and provided forest diversity making for a great eco tour. Kudos to Paul and Jenny, our guides.
