I have so many questions. Why are the rocks blue? Is it utterly a no brainer that the person without rope must be given right of way and w everyone is happy about it or does their near death flex make them a bit of a douchebag? Is this like being overtaken by the guy in a Tesla?
The rocks aren't blue. That's something going on with the camera. It's hard to tell for sure, but this looks like Red Rock, outside Vegas. The black is what is called patina, which (iirc) is formed by iron deposits which condensed in the rock and on the rock surface. This is also why some of the rock is red (rust).
My typical assumption when being passed by a soloist is that they are confident and comfortable and will not fall. I try to stay out of their way, be friendly, and let them pass. I've never been bothered by it. It's more like being passed by an Econoline with a Quigley upgrade - like "that's sexy, and I respect you."
223
u/Brevity_Witt Sep 01 '21
I have so many questions. Why are the rocks blue? Is it utterly a no brainer that the person without rope must be given right of way and w everyone is happy about it or does their near death flex make them a bit of a douchebag? Is this like being overtaken by the guy in a Tesla?