Pete Smith narrates this B&W MGM short about climbers in Southern California climbing Tahquitz Rock (Lily Rock) above Idyllwild.
Two teams make the trip to the top; the first team does it the efficient way, but even then there are some dangerous slips and falls that are deterred by the strong ropes; the second team is strictly for laughs as one of the climbers keeps getting tangled up in his own gear.
Either way, it's not easy to understand what makes these climbers tick unless you happen to be a climber yourself. The rugged terrain is jagged enough to make anyone think twice about it.
However, these members of the Sierra Club are rock climbers. They see a mountain and they have to climb it.
Summing up: Passes the time quickly with a few thrills and laughs along the way.
Two teams make the trip to the top; the first team does it the efficient way, but even then there are some dangerous slips and falls that are deterred by the strong ropes; the second team is strictly for laughs as one of the climbers keeps getting tangled up in his own gear.
Either way, it's not easy to understand what makes these climbers tick unless you happen to be a climber yourself. The rugged terrain is jagged enough to make anyone think twice about it.
However, these members of the Sierra Club are rock climbers. They see a mountain and they have to climb it.
Summing up: Passes the time quickly with a few thrills and laughs along the way.
