Re: "Sky Rock" Petroglyph
Galen was known for keeping secret his locations, even to those he didn't pioneer. He's keeping an even bigger one now – one that we'd all like to know the answer to, but won't likely learn until we too cannot tell anyone else. Why not just post the location for everyone?
Re: "Sky Rock" Petroglyph
The park service also won't "advertise" where petroglyph sites are located, to cut down on theft/vandalism.
Re: "Sky Rock" Petroglyph
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Galen was known for keeping secret his locations, even to those he didn't pioneer. He's keeping an even bigger one now – one that we'd all like to know the answer to, but won't likely learn until we too cannot tell anyone else. Why not just post the location for everyone?
I hope he does not post location as here in AZ many sites have been thoroughly vandalized by GPS toting pottery and artifact thieves. :mad: I commend Dperez for putting in the sweat equity in finding the site and hope he has many good neg's for his effort.
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Congats on finding the holy grail of the Eastern Sierras!
That rock looks very large in pictures, how big is it really?
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"I recommend a 4x4 vehicle, and some good shoes. There is a little rock hopping involved. Rock climbing gear might be useful, or a lightweight aluminum ladder 6-8 feet tall might also work fine."
Several of us found Sky Rock on a trip to the eastern Sierra a couple of years back. WHile a little rock hopping is required and good shoes always comes in handy, a 4x4 or ladder is not required. Once you know where it is at accessing it is fairly straight forward and around a 30 or less minute hike from the road below.
If you know where it is at, please don't post the location on the internet for the obivious reasons.
Thomas
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A little heavy on that grad filter, don't you think?
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I'd say don't publish it. People will be able to google the results forever...
after visiting Petroglyph national monument and seeing all the modern
stick figures and <boy>+<girl> graffiti, I'd fear for the site.
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I do not want to anger people by posting the GPS coordinates for anyone to find; however, as I mentioned to a couple people already, I have no problems sharing this info with responsible people, like members of this forum--when asked.
I am not one of those that believe in keeping such sites a secret, as these sites are for all of us to enjoy, but I am also cognizant of the fact that there are people out there that might cause damage to such sites.http://www.eugenecarsey.com/petrogly...t1remove01.jpg
So, if you'd like the location just PM me and I'll share it with you, and I hope sometime down the road the favor may be returned.
Regards,
-DP
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It seems some thought that the image I linked to in post #1 of this thread was made by me. It is not mine, it was taken by the late Galen Rowell. I gave credit to both him and the Mountain Light Gallery site where the image is hosted. I don't want anyone to think that I am trying to take credit for a picture that I did not author.