‘Highlining’ in Joshua Tree
Highlining involves traversing a nylon line suspended in the air. “The ultimate goal,” says one Joshua Tree participant, “is to find your center of balance.” Full story
David Kingston, 25, of La Cañada Flintridge, walks the 70-foot-long highline above the “Hall of Horrors.” (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
Highlining involves traversing a nylon line suspended in the air. “The ultimate goal,” says one Joshua Tree participant, “is to find your center of balance.” Full story
Jon Fait, 26, gives it a shot. Highliners rely on measured breaths, intense concentration and slow yoga-like movements to keep their footing and suppress their instinctual fear of falling. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
Dave Meyers, 25, jumps to a rock while Nathan Huerta, 24, walks the highline. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
Jon Fait unhooks himself. Most enthusiasts use a tether to secure themselves to the line, but some dare to go without. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
A climbing harness and tether are used for safety. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
Jon Fait shows his bloody knuckles from scrambling around on the sharp rocks. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)
Dave Meyers hangs under the inch-wide line before he takes his turn. (Dan Krauss / For The Times)