Beautiful! I'm fourth generation climbing the rock -- my grandmother, her sisters and parents climbed up about 1905, There must have been some kind of trail then, because there were other tourists with them, but no steps or steel rails. And all the women were wearing corsets and ankle length skirts! My great-aunt slipped and almost fell off, but some guy grabbed her by her braids and saved her. My mom started making the climb in the late 30's after the steps were put in by the WPA. I've been climbing as long as I can remember. I've been going up the rock for 54 years, but I think my trip this year will be my last -- my lungs aren't what they used to be.
That's an awesome story Pat!!! Loved it!! What about other generations after you? I loved that hike but my family was a bit terrified to say the least. You have any pictures of your grandmother or other relatives making that hike? Thanks for sharing!!
I climbed Moro Rock back in 1960 with some of my family members, but frankly as a little kid (five years old at the time) I just couldn't make it to the top (almost to the top, but I had to stop--the rocks and the railings on either side of the trail/steps just didn't seem safe to me), but my father and one of my sisters did make it to the top. But, sadly, some have died over the years--I heard one terrible story about a man who went beyond the railing to pick a wildflower that was growing out of a rock fissure to give it to his fiancee but he fell to his death, and his fiancee had to be literally carried down because she was in shock. This video brings back memories of that trip, and I would not encourage anyone to take small children or anyone afraid of heights up that rock. Too bad the videographer didn't show just how steep the view is when you look down from that narrow path--but I realize some who are into challenging themselves might actually enjoy the trek. But once was enough for me. The video literally made my heartbeat quicken and I actually felt a bit queasy as he ascended.
I climbed Moro Rock last year with my sister. I wanted to turn around about half way up until I saw a little girl ( no more than 6) bounding down the stairs. It's both terrifying and breathtaking.
+Create -- that is an apt description. I was perfectly fine when I did the climb long ago. And now when I see this video my heart is in my throat. The guy who steps outside of the rails at the very top is not your average Joe. Nice to have a defined safety zone.
I climbed Moro Rock when I was 12 and away from our Girl Scout camp for two days. The camp was Camp Timberloft. There were 15 or so of us and our camp councilors. I remember climbing vividly and I remember there were no railings on the mountain side of the rock. The year was 1960. Would someone else be able to tell me what the trail was like once you would have reached the rock portion? I can remember being at the very top, sitting on an edge, dangling my feet over and looking thousands of feet down to the tiny trees below.
It always feel elated and inspired watching someone hike up Moro Rock. I did the climb more than 20 years ago and I think of it often. Time was suspended in that hour and a half -- my encounter with the transcendent. Fortunately I did not have to deal with gabby people -- there is a time and a place for yakking loudly and I think that Moro Rock deserves a reverential silence -- to be still and blissful in the midst of adventure.
+bassplay12 -- Alas, I'm living and working in Flatland right now, so I'd have to fly to Burbank to get back to Sequoia. But I will. I hope to make it happen this coming spring. How about you? Do you get there often?
Richard Gerlach Wow Richard...I did have the camera on my Chesty and couldn't see where the camera was pointing. Let me know when you have everything about taking video perfect.
I've been thinking about getting this camera. You've got me pretty much convinced. What's nice is not only the great wide screen and HQ video but also the stabilization seems very good. I remember doing the Haleakala Sunrise tour in Maui. It's nearly 10,000 ft above sea level. You drive up very early and you watch the sun rise from above the clouds. There were stairs to go to the highest point which of course I did. The video cam I had wasn't doing so well as it was very cold to the point the video cam eventually seized up. That would have never happened with this Go Pro. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Sure thing Lori.....best of luck. It is a very versatile camera. I just wish the GoPro came with the backpack already installed. The backpack lets you see what you're filming. Especially on this hike it would have been good to know that I was filming more of the sky than down below in the canyon.
bassplay12 I had no idea it would not come with the ability to see what you're recording. I'll look more into the backpack. I'm sure it's worth the extra expense for the quality video you get from the GoPro but I agree with you on the fact it should just be standard to come with it. Thanks again for your feedback.
It's actually way higher than it looks he didn't really have the camera pointed down it was 3000 feet in the air and looked way way way way WAY higher than it does on film.
Yup, you're right Brooke!! I should have titled the camera farther down to show how high it really was. It was an awesome hike and congrats to you for making it!!
It's awesome!!! I haven't had any issues!! On this trip I would film for a long time and never had any low battery warnings. I did make sure I turned the camera off when not doing any filming.
Omg i did that and i'm only 13 and alot of kids hike up it to it was scary and some people actually died from doing that and i also saw this one kid standing on top of the rail and he almost fell when he stood up and didn't hold on because he had his hands up in the air.
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Beautiful! I'm fourth generation climbing the rock -- my grandmother, her sisters and parents climbed up about 1905, There must have been some kind of trail then, because there were other tourists with them, but no steps or steel rails. And all the women were wearing corsets and ankle length skirts! My great-aunt slipped and almost fell off, but some guy grabbed her by her braids and saved her.
My mom started making the climb in the late 30's after the steps were put in by the WPA. I've been climbing as long as I can remember. I've been going up the rock for 54 years, but I think my trip this year will be my last -- my lungs aren't what they used to be.
That's an awesome story Pat!!! Loved it!! What about other generations after you?
I loved that hike but my family was a bit terrified to say the least. You have any pictures of your grandmother or other relatives making that hike? Thanks for sharing!!
God bless you brother
I climbed Moro Rock back in 1960 with some of my family members, but frankly as a little kid (five years old at the time) I just couldn't make it to the top (almost to the top, but I had to stop--the rocks and the railings on either side of the trail/steps just didn't seem safe to me), but my father and one of my sisters did make it to the top. But, sadly, some have died over the years--I heard one terrible story about a man who went beyond the railing to pick a wildflower that was growing out of a rock fissure to give it to his fiancee but he fell to his death, and his fiancee had to be literally carried down because she was in shock. This video brings back memories of that trip, and I would not encourage anyone to take small children or anyone afraid of heights up that rock. Too bad the videographer didn't show just how steep the view is when you look down from that narrow path--but I realize some who are into challenging themselves might actually enjoy the trek. But once was enough for me. The video literally made my heartbeat quicken and I actually felt a bit queasy as he ascended.
I climbed Moro Rock last year with my sister. I wanted to turn around about half way up until I saw a little girl ( no more than 6) bounding down the stairs. It's both terrifying and breathtaking.
Yes!! I found myself leaning towards the inner part of the walkway to stay clear of the edge in some places.
+Create -- that is an apt description. I was perfectly fine when I did the climb long ago. And now when I see this video my heart is in my throat. The guy who steps outside of the rails at the very top is not your average Joe. Nice to have a defined safety zone.
I remember climbing Moro Rock when I was 9 years old. It was so fun
I didn't know I had fear of heights, until the last weekend when I climbed up Moro Rock.
I was trying to stay as close to the rockside as possible.
Brings back memories. I did this many times as park employee 1980's. Didn't have the big pine laying across though.
That is so cool....thansk for sharing that.
I climbed Moro Rock when I was 12 and away from our Girl Scout camp for two days. The camp was Camp Timberloft. There were 15 or so of us and our camp councilors. I remember climbing vividly and I remember there were no railings on the mountain side of the rock. The year was 1960. Would someone else be able to tell me what the trail was like once you would have reached the rock portion? I can remember being at the very top, sitting on an edge, dangling my feet over and looking thousands of feet down to the tiny trees below.
+Elin Hansen Wow Elin...and I thought I was taking a risk. I would have loved to see what that looked like back then.
Elin Hansen
It always feel elated and inspired watching someone hike up Moro Rock. I did the climb more than 20 years ago and I think of it often. Time was suspended in that hour and a half -- my encounter with the transcendent. Fortunately I did not have to deal with gabby people -- there is a time and a place for yakking loudly and I think that Moro Rock deserves a reverential silence -- to be still and blissful in the midst of adventure.
Are you close enough to go back and hike it again? I wholeheartedly agree Noe!!!
+bassplay12 -- Alas, I'm living and working in Flatland right now, so I'd have to fly to Burbank to get back to Sequoia. But I will. I hope to make it happen this coming spring. How about you? Do you get there often?
Not nearly enough. I live maybe 300 miles from the park so schedules always pose a challenge but, maybe one day!!!
+bassplay12 -- did you ever get back to Moro Rock? If all goes well I will make my pilgrimage before Thanksgiving.
I went there yesterday the view was amazing
Nice!!! Weather good?
I hiked to the top in 2001 and wznt to do i again someday. It was pretty scary in spots.
Congratulations! You managed to take all the drama out of the video by never pointing the camera downwards! Go back and do it right!
Richard Gerlach Wow Richard...I did have the camera on my Chesty and couldn't see where the camera was pointing. Let me know when you have everything about taking video perfect.
I don't have everything perfect just yet.........O.K. There. Perfect!
Richard Gerlach I loved this video. Gave me a sense of how difficult the climb is and if it is doable by kids.
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I've been thinking about getting this camera. You've got me pretty much convinced. What's nice is not only the great wide screen and HQ video but also the stabilization seems very good. I remember doing the Haleakala Sunrise tour in Maui. It's nearly 10,000 ft above sea level. You drive up very early and you watch the sun rise from above the clouds. There were stairs to go to the highest point which of course I did. The video cam I had wasn't doing so well as it was very cold to the point the video cam eventually seized up. That would have never happened with this Go Pro. Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Sure thing Lori.....best of luck. It is a very versatile camera. I just wish the GoPro came with the backpack already installed. The backpack lets you see what you're filming. Especially on this hike it would have been good to know that I was filming more of the sky than down below in the canyon.
bassplay12 I had no idea it would not come with the ability to see what you're recording. I'll look more into the backpack. I'm sure it's worth the extra expense for the quality video you get from the GoPro but I agree with you on the fact it should just be standard to come with it. Thanks again for your feedback.
It's actually way higher than it looks he didn't really have the camera pointed down it was 3000 feet in the air and looked way way way way WAY higher than it does on film.
Yup, you're right Brooke!! I should have titled the camera farther down to show how high it really was. It was an awesome hike and congrats to you for making it!!
Aww Thanks :)
fantastic, i went last week!!!!
I live in Ivanhoe California and that was painful for me but was worth it to see the sun rise
I climbed it but there was to much fog so it kinda made it easier for me
I'm guessing you didn't see much.
@@bassplay12 ikr 😂
How's the battery life?
It's awesome!!! I haven't had any issues!! On this trip I would film for a long time and never had any low battery warnings. I did make sure I turned the camera off when not doing any filming.
bassplay12 So now that I'm thinking about it, a backpack may chew up more battery life:)
How long was the entire climb?
Maybe 20 minutes... I did stop to take in the view.
im going next weekend, do i need to bring a jacket n how many water
In the 50's or 60's, I would bring a jacket just in case. A couple of water bottles should be fine. It's not that far.
think we will going earlier morning n try to avoid uv
I went there for camp about a week ago
How was the weather?
Where the seagulls at?
Isnt this were back in 1975 two brothers with their hair standing up and was struck by lightning take place here.
I just looked it up.... www.hoaxorfact.com/science/two-brothers-pose-for-a-photo-before-lightning-struck-them-facts-analysis.html Do you believe it?
I guess it was real. losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/southland-family-shares-experience-of-being-struck-by-lightning/
Another article. Fascinating to read. www.nbcnews.com/healthmain/decades-later-hair-raising-photo-still-reminder-lightning-danger-6C10791362
Omg i did that and i'm only 13 and alot of kids hike up it to it was scary and some people actually died from doing that and i also saw this one kid standing on top of the rail and he almost fell when he stood up and didn't hold on because he had his hands up in the air.
the trunk at 01:20
is there still
Went there last week and it's still there
I think this is too dangerous for everyone especially kids.. i have my daughters with me when we went but we turn around.. i dont want to risk...
There are some very scary portions of the hike for sure.......
At least this one has rails and steps...
Angel's Landing anyone?
Here here!! That shit was insane but totally worth almost dying!!
i tried to go all the way up, but i failed. miserably
i saw a black bear to
I was there yesterday
#2015
Brenda Urbina Sweet!! How was it??
During my roadtrip, I captured this strange weird event in the sky over Sequioa National Park. th-cam.com/video/3-IUpDcmwr4/w-d-xo.html
There is a black thing that falls out of the sky look. 2:11
I've never saw that....a bird?
I think it is a rock that someone throw
I been there sequoia national park I was so scared I couldn’t look down