ASH Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/two-fall-to-death-from-overlook-at-yosemite-national-park/ar-BBOTKUt?li=BBnb7Kz never been there myself but are the paths there like a foot wide in some places ? baffles me when things like this happen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Taft Point is jumpable. But, you have to get some fabric out before you get to the bottom if you want to survive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M&P15T Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) O.k.?? I'm tired of this media obsession with death. People die. People do stupid **** and fall to their deaths. Big deal. It's NOT news, it's sensationalized crap. Ooooh, 8 people died in 6 months at that park!!?? Like, OMG!! Who ******* cares? Edited October 26, 2018 by M&P15T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 How many died in summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vito Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 People often do stupid things, like walking right to the edge of a cliff with unstable footing. But the fact that two people fell to their deaths at the same place and time make me think that this was a double suicide, not an unfortunate accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDcent Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 4 million visit each year, 8 die; I can live with that, they can't, but I can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 3 hours ago, NDcent said: 4 million visit each year, 8 die; I can live with that, they can't, but I can. The odds are in their favor there. We only get a couple hundred thousand visitors to Alaska, and yet dozens of them die every year. Killed and eaten by wild animals. Drowning. Lost in the wilderness. Plane crashes. Falling. Weather. Getting shot. Wild animals. Crazy hookers. Wild animals. Alaska isn't for *******. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minervadoe Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Taft point in Yosemite. Obviously, some people have no business being there. Taft Point, which is 3,000 feet (900 meters) above the famed Yosemite Valley floor Edited October 26, 2018 by minervadoe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, M&P15T said: O.k.?? I'm tired of this media obsession with death. People die. People do stupid **** and fall to their deaths. Big deal. It's NOT news, it's sensationalized crap. Ooooh, 8 people died in 6 months at that park!!?? Like, OMG!! Who ****ing cares? This looks like someone just fell off the side. Could happen to anyone I suppose. What irritates me is these extreme athletes do something stupid and splatter themself, often there are others around. Including kids. And they see the mess. Then the area has to be closed while they mop the dead guy off the rock. I say - Splatter yourself if you want, but show some consideration in your timing please. Edited October 26, 2018 by SC Tiger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 4 hours ago, Vito said: People often do stupid things, like walking right to the edge of a cliff with unstable footing. But the fact that two people fell to their deaths at the same place and time make me think that this was a double suicide, not an unfortunate accident. Or murder suicide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I have cheated death enough time that now days I try to not tempt fate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillKilgore Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Yosemite is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I think people who have led sheltered lives do not appreciate Yosemite is a wilderness - not a theme park. You have to use a little common sense or you can die. In response to @ash question about trails. Yes, some a just a foot or two wide with no safety net. I poached a few pics off the interweb as examples. There are many places that have glacial-polished granite that can be slick. Yosemite falls trail. I have hiked this trail and yes, it IS this narrow. Half dome trail. Waterwheel falls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASH Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 damn it is narrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 45 minutes ago, ASH said: damn it is narrow Plus if I was there it would be a **** covered trail behind me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrB Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 I'm gonna pass on this one... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 5:57 PM, DrB said: I'm gonna pass on this one... This reminds me of some of the scaffolding I have had under my feet while working in Alaska refineries years ago. The more precarious the situation , the worse the scaffolding was. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huaco Kid Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Those characters say: Kiss Your Ass Goodbye 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, Huaco Kid said: Those characters say: Kiss Your Ass Goodbye I think it says, "vow of silence not conducive to passing down trade skills." But, in a more concise manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tadbart Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Nature is a mother. We've traded thick skin, fast reflexes, and strength for opposable thumbs and an ability to understand patterns. Unfortunately, that means gravity wins sometimes. I've never been to California, but Yosemite is on my list. Looks like a place a fella could spend a week, get back in touch with Nature, and hike as much as possible. I'd do the chains, Taft, and the falls trails. No ropes or pitons for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCHMAN Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I assume the view on the way down is to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC Tiger Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 On 10/26/2018 at 9:08 PM, Silentpoet said: Plus if I was there it would be a **** covered trail behind me. Which would make the trail slick as hell for the person behind you....... (Inconsiderate bastard......) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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