Rappelling Best Practices
Date: TBA
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Place: Ruckus Climbing Gym
Price: Free to AAC Members and non-members
2025 Dates: TBA
Clinic Details
Description
Learn how to set up a rappel extension and manage the risks presented by rappelling. After a short discussion with instructors, attendees will build and use a rappel extension in a ground school context. Then, attendees are invited to climb and descend by rappelling.
Group Size
8
Goals
Learn how to set up a rappel extension
Learn the risks associated with rappelling and how to manage them
Required Gear - you will provide this gear, or rent it from Ruckus
Climbing harness and shoes
Tube-style belay device and locking carabiner
Optional Gear - we will provide this gear, you are welcome to use your own
120cm/48”/4’ sewn sling for personal anchor & rappel extension
Friction hitch material (e.g. cordellette loop; HollowBlock) and locking carabiner
Locking carabiner for use in personal anchor
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Location
Ruckus Climbing Gym
5005 High Point Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27407