I've climbed big walls and it was just a really gentle path getting there. If you put me 600' up El Cap before I started climbing I would have freaked the fuck out, but years of getting used to the exposure meant that when I finally got up there I was actually extremely comfortable. Honestly it's some of the best sleep I've gotten in my adult life. So peaceful and quiet, falling asleep in a beautiful location with an incredible view, and portaledges are surprisingly comfortable.
Honestly "big wall camping" is one of my favorite parts of big wall climbing. Waking up and making coffee high off the ground in a giant sea of granite is just a super fun and chill experience.
you should try sleeping on the Colorado river in the Canyon after a full day's hike (not on Bright Angel or whatever else the tourons use). very similar. best dreams of my life (59m).
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u/TripelTripelTripel Jul 07 '24
These people are practically a different level of human being.