Most dangerous places on earth

[Rocky]

I was surfing the net and came across the above headline and decided to take a look.
There are indeed many very dangerous places on earth. Some were in countries I have visited, but wasn't close to any of the danger spots - except maybe in Peru.
Among the places listed was the Canadian Rocky Mountains!
I was a bit astounded at that because I've ridden a motorcycle for ten days through the Rockies of British Columbia and Alberta and not even once did I feel any sense of danger.
However, if you decide to mountain climb, rock climb, ice climb, ski or snowmobile in areas of possible avalanches, then of course it can be dangerous.
But that's on you and not the mountains.
This picture of Moraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peaks was included with the article as an example of the Rocky Mountains.
I stayed at the lodge there and it's one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. The only place that had telephones and TV was the lodge which made for a very quiet and serene atmosphere. Only canoes are allowed on the lake.
If this is an example of danger, bring it on!

This is my own picture taken down at lake level.

 

[DaveM]

When you live in a place you sometime forget just how dangerous it could be for an outsider that is not aware of the dangers.

 

[Rocky]

Every year locals venture into forbidden areas on skis or snowmobiles causing avalanches and some don't return.
There is plenty of information for visitors and strangers about the dangers so there shouldn't be any excuse.
But people are people, so...……………..

 

[Qship]

Or even the rocks at Peggy's Cove. Just down the road from Rocky. Hugh tourist attraction, many, many signs telling of the dangers of getting too close to the "black" slippery rocks near the ocean's edge.
Every year some get swept out to sea.
Darwin award recipients at their finest.

 

[Rocky]

Or even the rocks at Peggy's Cove. Just down the road from Rocky. Hugh tourist attraction, many, many signs telling of the dangers of getting too close to the "black" slippery rocks near the ocean's edge.
Every year some get swept out to sea.
Darwin award recipients at their finest.

So, so true

 

[Rocky]

For the information of all, Peggy's Cove is a tiny fishing village down the coast and we ride by it many times each summer, both as a club and as a solo.
We don't bother to go in due to the narrow road and the hordes of tourists, but the lighthouse is easily seen from the road.
It has an iconic lighthouse that attracts tourists and sits on a point that juts out into the north Atlantic Ocean.
This is where tourists can get into trouble on the smooth and slippery rocks if they don't heed the warning signs.
Rogue waves have been known to suddenly appear with no warning and you have practically no time to react if you have ventured too far down close to the seemingly calm water.
This is a shot in the summer, but not by me of course .
Also in the shot is the schooner Bluenose II which is an iconic vessel in Canadian history. The original vessel was famous for its speed and the winning of many international races. Unfortunately, it struck a reef in the Caribbean many years later and sank.

This is a shot taken a few days ago by a local photographer who just happened to be in the right place at the right time.
We haven't had any snow, but just enough freezing temps to freeze over small ponds that are safe for skating.
The iconic lighthouse is in the distance.

 

[shanered6]

One of the most dangerous plages on earth is ....... my workshop when things are not going well and the sanners fly

 

[Rocky]

 

[keystiger]

One of the most dangerous plages on earth is ....... my workshop when things are not going well and the sanners fly

Oh you have tool tourettes too??????
Ive put wrenches THROUGH the wall........


Here is a song about one of the MOSt dangerous places on earth --------------
MARRIAGE!


View: https://youtu.be/iK2OakMoW_c

 

[Rocky]

 

[shanered6]

 

[triumph david]

Good one!

 

[keystiger]

Thanks
I'll be here all week-- dont forget to tip you servers

 

[DaveM]

Every year locals venture into forbidden areas on skis or snowmobiles causing avalanches and some don't return.
There is plenty of information for visitors and strangers about the dangers so there shouldn't be any excuse.
But people are people, so...……………..

We have the same problem with our beaches and riptides, people just don't take care and ignore all warnings even when the lifeguards tell them to get away or out of the ocean.

 

[Rocky]

Already this year, out in the Rocky Mountains, there are forbidden areas because of the avalanche danger and large red signs are posted warning people away.
But you just know that some risk takers will ignore the signs and brag to their friends later how they did this or that - if they are lucky enough to come back.
This is how we tame some of the Rocky Mountain avalanche areas; get them before they get us
However, this only works in accessible areas. Remote areas have to do with signs and hope people use common sense.

Shoot it with artillery: How Canada tames avalanches in the treacherous passes of the Rocky Mountains

 

[keystiger]

We have the same problem with our beaches and riptides, people just don't take care and ignore all warnings even when the lifeguards tell them to get away or out of the ocean.

And great white sharks eating surfers

 

[SarahP]

Rocky, your photos are so beautiful, they don't even look real. Stunning!

 

[Rocky]

Rocky, your photos are so beautiful, they don't even look real. Stunning!

Thanks.

 

[Rocky]

This is an old thread now, but this falls in with what I was saying about risk takers.
Already this week, an ice climber fell to his death trying to scale this frozen waterfall in Banff National Park.
To each his own for thrills and spills, but I wouldn't go anywhere near that!
I'm quite content to stay back and admire the natural beauty.

 

[triumph david]

Very good picture!