You can still see the path people used to climb Uluru, a massive sandstone monolith in Australia. The last person to legally climb it did so on October 26, 2019, after which it was permanently closed.
You can still see the path people used to climb Uluru, a massive sandstone monolith in Australia. The last person to legally climb it did so on October 26, 2019, after which it was permanently closed.
Why did they close it off? Was it because there was too much human activity from tourists and such?
mrplinko on
Why is it not allowed? There are a few of these in the states that I can think of. Stone Mountain in Georgia, and Enchanted Rock in Texas.
potatochips4eva on
Climbed it way back in 1995 when I was young and stoopid and thought it wasn’t a great idea then so I’m happy to know they no longer allow it.
najing_ftw on
I climbed it in ‘89 as an exchange student. It was great, but I totally get why it isn’t done anymore
Seoyeon_Kim2024 on
Uluru, more than a tourist site, is a spiritual monument that has been restored to its true purpose. Seeing it from below is enough to understand its grandeur
Silvertrek on
I don’t understand, is this the view at the top? How do you get up there then?
Ansiktstryne on
Climbed it in 97. Great view.
FlowerFancyFlutter1 on
oh, it’s beautiful. Amazing pics
odogg82 on
I visited Uluru (Ayers Rock) twice in 2016-2019. I wanted to climb up and could have, but there were signs put up asking for tourists not to out of respect for their culture.
I kind of felt like those who read the signs and decided to go up anyways were kind of assholes.
But, living in the NT for a few years, I’ve noticed a lot of racism and hatred towards the indigenous population. I even saw an establishment with separate entrances for white and aboriginals.
imderrickm on
I climbed it in 2012. Was truly an amazing experience. I have pictures of the incline facing the base, every 100 steps or so . It’s amazing how big it is. I understand them shutting it down but I’m fortunate I was able to climb it
nicktf on
Did it in 1993 – it was a tough, steep climb. There were a number of plaques at the base for those who didn’t quite make it. There will always be marks there now, from the posts that were erected at the steepest part, to the steps that thousands of feet have cut into the rock.
I got more out of walking around the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) nearby, to be honest.
Sorkpappan on
What are the aboriginal peoples view of them climbing Uluru?
Not trying to say “if they can do it anyone can”. On the contrary, I’m curious as to how they view it.
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Why did they close it off? Was it because there was too much human activity from tourists and such?
Why is it not allowed? There are a few of these in the states that I can think of. Stone Mountain in Georgia, and Enchanted Rock in Texas.
Climbed it way back in 1995 when I was young and stoopid and thought it wasn’t a great idea then so I’m happy to know they no longer allow it.
I climbed it in ‘89 as an exchange student. It was great, but I totally get why it isn’t done anymore
Uluru, more than a tourist site, is a spiritual monument that has been restored to its true purpose. Seeing it from below is enough to understand its grandeur
I don’t understand, is this the view at the top? How do you get up there then?
Climbed it in 97. Great view.
oh, it’s beautiful. Amazing pics
I visited Uluru (Ayers Rock) twice in 2016-2019. I wanted to climb up and could have, but there were signs put up asking for tourists not to out of respect for their culture.
I kind of felt like those who read the signs and decided to go up anyways were kind of assholes.
But, living in the NT for a few years, I’ve noticed a lot of racism and hatred towards the indigenous population. I even saw an establishment with separate entrances for white and aboriginals.
I climbed it in 2012. Was truly an amazing experience. I have pictures of the incline facing the base, every 100 steps or so . It’s amazing how big it is. I understand them shutting it down but I’m fortunate I was able to climb it
Did it in 1993 – it was a tough, steep climb. There were a number of plaques at the base for those who didn’t quite make it. There will always be marks there now, from the posts that were erected at the steepest part, to the steps that thousands of feet have cut into the rock.
I got more out of walking around the Olgas (Kata Tjuta) nearby, to be honest.
What are the aboriginal peoples view of them climbing Uluru?
Not trying to say “if they can do it anyone can”. On the contrary, I’m curious as to how they view it.