Interviewed Wednesday, Lewis said the proposal initially angered him because he feared it targets him personally and unfairly.
Some observers wondered if stunts like this are what prompted the BLM to pursue the ban. It shows how he and his buddies rigged lines between the towers’ summits using a drone and parachuting out of a plane. His talents are on display in video posted April 29 on YouTube - and shot at The Witch and The Warlock - titled “The two sketchiest ways to tag a highline.” Traditional climbers wonder if they are being penalized for the perceived excesses of charismatic interlopers like guide Andy Lewis, the proprietor of BASE Jump Moab.Ī fearless slackliner who goes by “Sketchy Andy,” Lewis has garnered a reputation among critics for pushing the limits of both safety and legality, but few can dispute his knack for solving complicated rigging challenges and enjoying life. (Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) GGBY riggers on three sides of the Fruit Bowl heave the the "space net," a giant circular spiderweb of parachute cord, rope and webbing strung together, suspended 400 feet above the canyon floor near Moab in 2017. Since Olevsky's day in the spotlight, the canyons and sandstone formations around Moab have gained a reputation as a superb backdrop for high-angle sports, but now the focus has shifted to the "aerial" pursuits like rope swinging and walking on lines over chasms. The new closure seeks to balance recreation use and conservation of prime habitat by confining the spread of roped activities to a small but vitally important portion of these crucial habitats, according to BLM officials. The BLM has previously barred roped activities at two smaller sites at nearby Corona Arch and Gemini Bridges, popular hiking destinations that had become focal points for rope swinging several years ago, resulting in user conflicts. Increased human presence results in increased alertness as animals, especially animals with young, actively watch for human presence, which is often perceived as a predation threat, further increasing calorie demands.” “As wildlife respond and move away from human presence, calorie demands increase. “Human activity directly within sensitive habitats can be problematic for wildlife,” said BLM wildlife biologist Pam Riddle. The plan would cover 10,000 acres to protect desert bighorn sheep, golden eagles and spotted owls that inhabit the canyons and nest on the walls. The BLM launched an environmental review for the proposed ban, and the public has until June 30 to submit comments.
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