Categories: 2010-2011 Weather Watch

Rock Knocking

I have been trying to get these photos by Nola Barnick up for a couple days now, but my internet has been difficult. These were taken recently near Limekiln. These rock knockers are a Cal-Trans climbing crew, lead by John Duffy. Each year, each climber must be recertified by attending a climbing school held up in the Sierras every year.

Today, they are climbing Alder Creek, getting it ready for the delivery of spider excavators and dozers to be helicoptered in sometime this week. Rock Knocker got some photos of the climbers, but said they had a long way to go when he called.

Rock Knockers One by Nola Barnick

Rock Knockers Two by Nola Barnick

And yes, Kirsty (see comment below) that is a falling rock to which the arrow is pointing. Not for the faint of heart, that’s for sure!

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kirstyfliesfree says:

April 26, 2011 at 2:47 pm

Is that a falling rock the arrow is pointing at? Now that is a job for the brave adventure lover!
Barbara Sparhawk says:

April 26, 2011 at 2:52 pm

Bravo Nola, bravo Kate. Amazing view.
Lois DeFord says:

April 26, 2011 at 5:40 pm

So the Alder Creek slide is still coming down. Rock knocking, now that's a good one. Not for the faint of heart for sure!
Dave Z says:

April 26, 2011 at 5:56 pm

I never thought that I'd see a CalTrans climbing crew. Obviously I am underestimating how challenging it is to keep Hwy 1 operating! I'm curious to see what the spiders look like. Thanks for the news and photos!