" Rappel Challenge " # 2 Calico Cave with rappels
Details
THE HANNA RAPPEL CHALLENGE CONSISTS OF 4 VERY DIFFERENT AND DIFFICULT RAPPELS.You must be competent at rappelling and class 4+ scrambling.
THIS IS NOT A PRACTICE OR TEACHING EVENT.
WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE 4 RAPS WITH ME OR ANOTHER ORGANIZER THAT KNOWS THE ROUTES, CAN SAFELY LEAD, AND POSTS ON DESERT SOUTHWEST ADVENTURES OR VEGAS HIKERS ,YOU WILL BE AWARDED A NUMBERED CHALLENGE COIN.
THE HIKES ARE;
- Kraft Class 4 climb up 3 rappels down.
- Calico Cave Rap Route.
- Ice Box Waterfall.
- Boyscout Canyon
- Class 1: Walking with a low chance of injury.
- Class 2: Simple scrambling, with the possibility of occasional use of the hands. Little potential danger is encountered.
- Class 3: Scrambling with increased exposure. A rope can be carried but is usually not required. Falls are not always fatal.
- Class 4: Simple climbing, with exposure. A rope is often used. Natural protection can be easily found. Falls may well be fatal.
- Class 5: Technical free climbing involving rope, belaying, and other protection hardware for safety. Un-roped falls can result in severe injury or death.
You will need to be an experienced rappeller with rappelling gear including gloves and helmet.
You may be asked to carry rope or gear SO HAVE AN APPROPRIATE BACKPACK.
Longest rap will be 200 feet.
You should bring 2 liters of water, snack, sunscreen, etc..
Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking/canyoneering alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking/rappeling and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
