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CrazyFinn
02-05-2009, 06:15 PM
I hope this isn't a repost. If so, I apologize.

Not sure I would hike here in the best of conditions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIkE0pNLj80
RedMan
02-05-2009, 07:37 PM
Yikes, its been there since 1905. Not sure I'd trust it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caminito_del_Rey
live2ride
02-05-2009, 09:40 PM
Yeah count me out on this one, shiz that is freeky scary
Brewhaha
02-06-2009, 09:17 AM
Yep, it's a repost but it is still just as scary. I would consider that hike to be the third least family-friendly hike anywhere. What are my top two? (1) Everest and (2) Hiking to the Cracks of Doom in the middle of Mordor.
Don
02-06-2009, 10:35 AM
There's a safety wire. As long as I can clip in I would love to check that out. :2thumbs:
Mtnman1830
02-06-2009, 03:12 PM
Looks like trail maintence is a little sparce over there in Spain.
trackrunner
02-06-2009, 05:15 PM
There's a safety wire. As long as I can clip in I would love to check that out. :2thumbs:

It's a Via Ferrata. Appently there is couple of other routes, plus good rock climbing, and good cayoning in the surounding area.

would love to check it out
Bo_Beck
02-06-2009, 06:23 PM
Totally Awesome! What an incredible amount of work went into creating this trail!? Looks as though maintenence has slacked a bit, but it looks like a great trail. The person shooting the video had some cahones! Looked as though he never clipped in and did some balancy moves? I wonder what the intent of the trail was? Here is a picture of one of the several Via Ferattas and Climbs I had the opportunity to experience on a trip to Italy 5 years ago. These "Iron Trails" were made for a specific purpose; during world war 2. What nerve and fortitude men had!
trackrunner
02-06-2009, 06:36 PM
I wonder what the intent of the trail was?

Did you read this link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caminito_del_Rey

Also there is a flash game inspired by this hike. If anyone needs help let me know and I'll pass along my knowledge.

http://www.abc.net.au/gameon/chasm/



Here is a picture of one of the several Via Ferattas and Climbs I had the opportunity to experience on a trip to Italy 5 years ago. These "Iron Trails" were made for a specific purpose; during world war 2. What nerve and fortitude men had!

:five:

Yeah I've wanted to try some Via Feratta. Was thinking about doing the one here in Utah. Would love to go to Europe and do some there, plus some canyoning.