I was an electrician, and was called on to climb a 270 foot tower, which was actually a smokestack for a Trash to Steam plant in N.J. Although my climb was longer than theirs, since they were in an elevator to 1600', their view was much more amazing. My climb was like climbing an extension ladder standing straight up. I had a safety harness that attached at the belt that I had to pull on as I ascended. However, their free climb at the top was what seperates the real climbers from the novices. I didn't even think OSHA allowed that!!
My toes remembered the feeling as I watched the video. Today, I would need lunch, dinner, and 2 naps to make the round trip!!
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