Hanging By A Thread

Hanging By A Thread

Almost at the very beginning of Ferrata Tomaselli you are at 'The Nose', a very difficult airy traverse. There's almost nothing to put your foot on, it is so smooth and perpendicular. On any ferrata I've never see so many panicking and frightened, even crying people like on this place. But this is just the beginning so ferrata Tomaselli should not be attempted by those who are not mentally ready for such exposure and climbing difficulty. Few woman lost their footing here in front of me and were left hanging on their arms, legs hanging in the air, desperately searching for some support, it wasn't a pleasant sight. People take grades for granted.
Velebit
on Oct 15, 2009 6:37 am
Image Type(s): Aid Climbing,  Hiking,  Panorama
Image ID: 563841

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Andrej Mašera

Andrej Mašera - Oct 15, 2009 7:02 am - Voted 10/10

Excellent shot

I'm very pleased you had climbed this famous and magnificent ferrata, Saša. Unpleasant experiences described in the caption are frequently seen on this place.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing,
Andrej

Velebit

Velebit - Oct 15, 2009 7:40 am - Hasn't voted

Re: Excellent shot

Thanks Andrej! It is really magnificent ferrata, and whole circle in fact, because after climbing Tomaselli you don't expect such a crazy descent. Happy I finally did it :-) But people don't realize how hard it is till they get themselves in trouble. On the descent one guy was whining all the way with crying voice "molto brutto, molto difficile", felt sorry for him. But he was to afraid to move away from the rock and use rappel technique.

Branko

Branko - Oct 16, 2009 3:33 am - Voted 10/10

Great shot...

...it brings back nice memories...thnx for posting it Saša!

I will attach this photo on the main page.

Brgds, Branko.

TyeDyeTwins

TyeDyeTwins - Oct 18, 2009 10:11 am - Voted 10/10

Looks like...

What a beautiful picture. Looks like a blast.

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