https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fearless-skiers-descend-v_n_2562027 Guess that style of descent is Torlano's thing.by shiro16 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion
Hi, I believe I took an alternate route up to fern ledge. There were scrambles and slabs but I do not remember anything quite like your picture. Regards,by shiro16 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
Hi, Getting around Cockscomb isn't bad. We found it fairly easy to follow the ridge from Althuski to near Cockscomb. Once near Cockscomb, there is a trail that follows around to the left. It was fairly straight forward and not all steep. We dropped into the Budd Lake area from the Comb/Echo saddle. It did not look like an entirely friendly descent earlier. I cannot comment on whereby shiro16 - Backpacking and Hiking Yosemite and the Sierra
With the tether system discussed above has there been any thought of incorporating an energy absorption system (Yates screamer or Kong kisa)? This would help minimize impact forces. Also has there been any thought about a very short leash turning the cables into an awesome zip line? As the area might be considered wilderness, my opinion does not matter all that much (part of the beauty of thby shiro16 - Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. News & Discussion