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Three tents are suspended off a 4,000ft vertical cliff in the Arctic as climbers get some
much needed sleep
1 posted on 05/26/2011 5:46:48 AM PDT by Cardhu
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To: Cardhu

That is so cool....

Wouldn’t mind trying that!


2 posted on 05/26/2011 5:48:43 AM PDT by nevergore ("It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.")
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To: Cardhu

Insanity.


3 posted on 05/26/2011 5:52:06 AM PDT by John O (God Save America (Please))
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To: Cardhu

Not just no, but FROG no.


4 posted on 05/26/2011 5:52:24 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The Democrat Party is Communist. The Republican Party is Socialist. The Tea Party is Capitalist.)
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To: Cardhu

You don’t want to wander out in the middle of the night looking for the bathroom. lol


5 posted on 05/26/2011 5:53:39 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Cardhu; Slings and Arrows; Yehuda; null and void; martin_fierro

Mother in law apartments ping.


6 posted on 05/26/2011 5:54:55 AM PDT by Ezekiel (The Obama-nation began with the Inauguration of Desolation.)
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To: Cardhu

I’d say the answer is NO.

I’d say Camp 3 on Everest inside the “Death Zone” may be the most dangerous.
http://www.explorersweb.com/info.php

Or you could argue a few spots in Afghanistan or Iraq or in the Beqaa Valley

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

Also check out
http://comebackalive.com/category/dangerous-places/
Come Back Alive - Dangerous Places

But this looks like a little “fun” trip to me. Not as dangerous as some more badass spots around the world.

I think there is a US Special Forces guy someplace sleeping with his eyes open is a turd world cesspool that would argue he’s been in worse spots.

BUT I DO LOVE THE PICTURES! Haha, enjoy your day!


10 posted on 05/26/2011 5:58:41 AM PDT by King_Corey (www.kingcorey.com)
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To: Cardhu

I guess it takes all kinds of kooks to make the world go round.

Before you adventurers flame me, I do recognize and champion
adventurers, such as climbing Everest, and solo sailing adventures, but this one defies logic.
I don’t quite get the point of this exercise.

Since I left America, every day is an adventure for me, but I do not have to sleep on the side of a cliff to get my thrills.


12 posted on 05/26/2011 6:04:38 AM PDT by AlexW (Proud eligibility skeptic)
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To: Cardhu

The picture was taken by another cliff dweller as he fell to the bottom.


13 posted on 05/26/2011 6:10:11 AM PDT by DCBryan1 (FORGET the lawyers...first kill the "journalists". (Die Ritter der Kokosnuss))
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To: Cardhu

Remember going to see that movie K2 in the theater,those guys meeting up with the men that were going to take on Everest camped out like this scared my GF and me

Pretty good mt climbing movie


14 posted on 05/26/2011 6:10:52 AM PDT by Harold Shea (RVN `70 - `71)
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To: Cardhu

Be careful taking a midnight leak.


15 posted on 05/26/2011 6:16:56 AM PDT by AU72
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To: Cardhu

That would be a sure cure for sleep walking.


17 posted on 05/26/2011 6:19:35 AM PDT by NCC-1701 (In Memphis on January 20, 2009, pump price were $1.49. We all know what happened after that.)
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To: Cardhu; MotleyGirl70; Cagey; Gamecock; ReneeLynn
Hope they brought enough sandwiches.


19 posted on 05/26/2011 6:25:58 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: Cardhu

Do they have a TV?


20 posted on 05/26/2011 6:35:43 AM PDT by Darteaus94025
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To: Cardhu

I would guess that making smores around a campfire is out of the question


24 posted on 05/26/2011 6:46:40 AM PDT by kidd
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To: Cardhu

Well, you won’t have to worry about many critters getting onto your tent.


25 posted on 05/26/2011 7:03:43 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (zero hates Texas and we hate him back.)
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To: Cardhu

I’m not sure they grasp the gravity of their situation.


26 posted on 05/26/2011 7:07:09 AM PDT by BigCinBigD (Northern flags in South winds flutter...)
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To: Cardhu
What the hell is the thinking there?

Climber: "Should we set up our camp down here, where it's flat, or climb to the top and set camp up there?"

Leader: "No, let's climb halfway up, and hang precariously from the sheer face!"

28 posted on 05/26/2011 7:12:00 AM PDT by Lou L (The Senate without a fillibuster is just a 100-member version of the House.)
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To: Cardhu
Camper on left: "Hey! Bill! It's your turn to go gather some fire wood."

Camper in middle: "Damn!"

29 posted on 05/26/2011 7:13:59 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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To: Cardhu

Definitely problematic for a somnambulist.


33 posted on 05/26/2011 7:28:28 AM PDT by MortMan (What disease did cured ham used to have?)
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Camper in middle: "Crap. Here comes a Park Ranger. Did you guys remember to pack our camping permits?

Camper on left: "Damn."

38 posted on 05/26/2011 7:38:12 AM PDT by Texas Eagle (If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all -- Texas Eagle)
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