World-Class Highliner Takes Sport To New Heights In Chattanooga

  • Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Edward Yates
Edward Yates

Local world-class highliner Edward Yates will rig lines of great heights on the Tennessee Aquarium peaks and then walk across them as a unique feature of RiverRocks 2014.

“I have always loved the Tennessee Aquarium and this has been a dream of mine for my life,” said Mr. Yates. “There has never been an urban highline event like this before. The symmetry of the Aquarium’s glass peaks will provide amazing images.”

Similar to tightrope walking, but accessible to anyone, slacklining and highlining are trending outdoor sports.

Mr. Yates' performances fit perfectly with the spirit of the RiverRocks Adventure Sports Games. This celebration brings together world-class and amateur athletes together to celebrate Chattanooga’s unsurpassed adventure sports.

“Like paddleboarding, climbing, kayaking or skateboarding, slacklining and highlining are sports that are open to anyone at any age,” said Mr. Yates. “This is a sport that will challenge you in so many ways making you realize that every single moment is a prime moment and an opportunity to grow and progress.”

Mr. Yates will safely execute this stunt in the common style of highlining and will be wearing a safety leash in case of fall.

Mr. Yates will cross between the Tennessee Aquarium’s peaks between 5:30 and 6 p.m. on Friday.

The cutting-edge spectacle will be repeated on Saturday, at 11 a.m.1 p.m. and 3 p.m.


Edward Yates highlining in Roedellar, Spain
Edward Yates highlining in Roedellar, Spain
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