NO Trees were involved in this. well, one was.....

[DrewB]

This is not a tree post but it is a very cool project i was involved with in late 2016. Everyone has those places they dream of going to but never expect to go to. Mine was Easter island to see the Moai. In 2015 i was asked to go and oversee the rope work on a 3 month long expedition documenting all insect life on Easter island. I was there for 1 month as we abseiled down the 500m cliffs and into the caves, setting insect traps and mapping areas. Most of the places we went were places totally off limits to tourists due to heritage and ancient stone work. It was amazing. Pinch yourself kind of stuff. And this all came from having a tree climbing back ground  ill let the pics do the talking..... (the moai are amazing to see). A huge public thank you to the companies that sponsored the expedition.. Yale Cordage, Rock Exotica USA, ISC Wales and ActSafe ascenders. epic.

[Stubby]

Fantastic pics !

[Steve Bullman]

What an amazing experience!  That rainbow pic is fantastic

[skyhuck]

Wow!!!??

[john p]

That’s pretty bloody cool!

[Tommy_B]

You do work in some crap holes mate.

[Vespasian]

Can't say its a place I've ever dreamed of going to myself, looks too windswept and barren for my liking.. still if its been a dream come true, more power to you.. 

 

One thing I can say with some certainty is the Island provides a moral lesson to us all...   be careful to take care of your environment lest we all end up on Easter Island in the not to distant future.. 

 

 

 

 

[stihlmadasever]

Looks ok,

id rather do butlins myself...

[Jamespepperpot]

Awesome pics, I've always fancied going to Rapa Nui. I've been fascinated by how they moved and created those Moai and for what reason. Did it cost you much to get out there? Where did you fly/sail from?

[Mick Dempsey]

Great pics, thanks for posting.

 

A great experience.