The jumper was high as a kite when he did it, and he survived, but barely.
This was easily an eight story drop, into a pool that's about 20 feet deep.
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I'm a little skeptical though. Such noise-making doesn't sound like typical Bigfoot stealth behavior. Perhaps he was trying to shake squirrels out of the trees for food. I also doubt he'd go around stinking up the place. Maybe he was too sickly or elderly to groom himself. But that doesn't seem likely, since he was strong enough to shake big trees.They were trying to find Monkey Canyon...
After they reached the creek bed they began to hear a very loud growl/scream that came from a small knoll that was about 30 yards away from their location. They also heard what they thought was a loud banging sound that sounded like a large branch or tree hitting another tree. As that was happening they watched two trees with their tops moving, as if the trees were being shaken. They seemed like fairly large trees that were about 6 to 7 feet apart. While all of this is going on, they both smelled a very pungent odor.
How hard? Class 3 or 4 scrambling?CrazyHermit wrote:Monkey Canyon is similar to Hermit Falls below Chantry Flat, except way harder to get to.
It was probably some RV dump by an environmentally happy REIer, and not bigfoot. Although its a place known for public defecation...but thats what 'love' is right?Sean wrote: Ah, that explains it. But why then does he smell like a sewer?
Hey, that all fits with Squatchy's be-no-trace tactics. The foul smell hides whatever Bigfoot scent he does have. Plus, the stench keeps people away from his den. It's a clever hiding place.AW wrote:It was probably some RV dump by an environmentally happy REIer, and not bigfoot...When I was there for a cleanup effort in 2005, there was a horrible smell that no one wanted to get near to.
True. It could be that bigfoot as an artist was creating an artwork based upon his view of modern exploration.Sean wrote: Hey, that all fits with Squatchy's be-no-trace tactics. The foul smell hides whatever Bigfoot scent he does have. Plus, the stench keeps people away from his den. It's a clever hiding place.
What if 'what is not there' is actually Bigfoot's camera on a timer? Maybe he's been taking posed pictures of himself.AW wrote:A major trend in modern exploration drawings is 'what is not there', which is a lesson that what is not visible is likely more important than what is visible.
You assume nobody has communicated with a bigfoot. Yet there is the experimental forest, there is area 52
So Monkey Canyon is a section of the BigT Narrows? I entered the same way those guys did. But I went downstream. Is the cliff jumping/slide area upstream?CrazyHermit wrote:Here's a great video to show you what you're in for.
Despite the graffiti it's an awesome place. (see link above)
Holy shite, Tom! That's hilarious. I guess I'm not getting away from the Internet anytime soon. So much worthless info to google!Tom Kenney wrote:... the SamSquanches...
The clip right after that one about the Trailer Park Boys is hilarious.Sean wrote:Holy shite, Tom! That's hilarious. I guess I'm not getting away from the Internet anytime soon. So much worthless info to google!Tom Kenney wrote:... the SamSquanches...
https://youtu.be/NL_SL73iNFE
It might have gotten to that if its credibility was on the line, but for the most part Squatchy's influence was clearly exposed in the 60s-70s. When Squatchy was brought into the movie "Breaker!Breaker!", which is about some 'rednecks' , Squatchy is said to have dismissed the producer's original story line by insisting on bringing in Chuck Norris&changing the story line....which was a no-brainer for Squatchy. Squatchy's influence was even more pronounced in Norris's career later on through non-disclosure agreements. Besides "Delta Force", several movies dealt with Squatchy-like capability of characters and a strong dose of conspiracy that only the Squatchy can bring to the table.
Where each one is ebbs and flows throughout history. Better not to ask that question and go with it.Sean wrote:
So Monkey Canyon is a section of the BigT Narrows?
There are a lot crazier jumps take a look for video of our youth at Red Rock or Tar Creek in the Los Padres. Even been up Grotto Creek from the Monkey Canyon, that looks like an interesting route if you could connect with the trail circling Strawberry.AW wrote:Where each one is ebbs and flows throughout history. Better not to ask that question and go with it.Sean wrote:
So Monkey Canyon is a section of the BigT Narrows?
The location was only important back in the day....but that was before Squatchy hid the remaining gold in the region.
Was it someone flailing their arms in a fear of Squatchy the reason for the name, or do we cover that up by saying there was some tree swing across the creek.
As long as people dont go up the ravine towards Strawberry Peak from the highway and call that Monkey canyon, I think it'll be fine.
Is that the one where you question the motives behind naming natural landmarks and a county park after a murdering Mexican bandit who slept with other men's wives?AW wrote:I aint going to Grotto creek again lol. Which brings up the unwritten post on my imaginary blog where I bash a lot of topo naming.
I think all names would be erased and then after that all nominations accepted. This every 100 yr democracy could lead to some strange results, but at least it would be fair, and probably not too offensive.Sean wrote:Is that the one where you question the motives behind naming natural landmarks and a county park after a murdering Mexican bandit who slept with other men's wives?AW wrote:I aint going to Grotto creek again lol. Which brings up the unwritten post on my imaginary blog where I bash a lot of topo naming.