The sport has produced a number of well - known practitioners , made famous by remarkable photos of a climber totally alone and unprotected on sheer cliffs .
However , inherent risks such as loose rocks or sudden change in weather are always present .
The sport has produced a number of well - known practitioners , made famous by remarkable photos of a climber totally alone and unprotected on sheer cliffs .
However , inherent risks such as loose rocks or sudden change in weather are always present .