Andrew Krueger wrote:Hi, What length continuous strand would one need to rope solo this route/formation? I am in the area working and would like to courteously (on a weekday with no sign of other parties) rap and rope solo the route, or another route of similar character with access from the top. I have about a 450' static line but my next longer one is 1200' (yes, I work on cell towers). Thanks, Andrew
Andrew,,, don't be stupid. People die in the Sandia Mountains. I should know cuz I've nearly died there (many close calls).
If you don't do your homework to scope out a climb and then go make your attempt at it,,, in all likely hood you'll be singing w the angles pretty damn quick.
I am familiar with "Echo Canyon" seeing as it was Gordon Darbro and I that gave it it's name.
This time of year,,, you'll be lucky if the stinging knettles don't teach you how not to be so ambitious.
It's a major bush whack to where you are talking of going.
BTW,,, "static line"??? Be sure you wear a helmet !!!
In all of the climbs I've done since 1971, including all of my own roped-solos,,, I've never used more than two 9 mm 165 foot ropes. That may be old school,,, but really... who wants to carry more weight than that??? ALSO; they were made of PERLON... not static caving ropes.
Really, 1200 feet??? I could use a new job. What's the pay like??? :o)