The original post: /r/damnthatsinteresting by /u/jenwhitexxx on 2024-09-07 21:01:39.

Original Title: The shepherd’s leap or salto del pastor is a technique the shepherds of the Canary Islands use to move on the sharply inclined volcanic terrain of their islands using a long wooden poles known as lanza or garrote. This sporting skill goes back to the first inhabitants of the archipelago.