Rappelling & Ascending
Whether you are looking to learn these essential skills for climbing, caving or canyoneering; this one day course will get you comfortable with rappelling and ascending a rope. Our guides will take you through a tailored learning experience that will ease you into rigging various rappelling and ascending set-ups on both mechanical and non-mechanical devices.
Curriculum:
- Learn and practice both single and double rope rappels.
- Learn to anchor yourself and transition safely from an anchor to a rappel.
- Learn various safety back-ups.
- Practice with and learn the differences between various rappelling and ascending devices.
- Learn to execute correct body position when rappelling and ascending for stability and efficiency.
- Practice efficient ascending techniques using both friction knots and mechanical ascenders.
- Practice ascending and rappelling.
Prerequisites: No experience required
ALL participants and spectators MUST sign our Assumption of Risk/Participant Agreement Form. A link to this form will be included in an email from your guide within the week before the outing. It can be obtained at the gym's front desk or completed online. This is different than our Indoor Liability Waiver.
Don't see any dates below? Email Guiding@StoneAgeGym.com to book an event. Most outdoor instructional classes require at least two people minimum. If you're interested in guiding services, only your daring wit is required. Email for more information about booking your next outdoor adventure.
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