Sat, Jul 25 · 8:00 AM EDT
Go HIGH RISK hiking & rappelling on a waterfall. You should complete a rappelling event for the $20.00 discount price. Yes, first time adventure seekers should go for it too but its $75.00 since you are not rappel qualified. This is a great way to cool off. Like always, we will complete the release form, discuss risks, develop an emergency plan for the day, conduct belay training, falling rock drills & then conduct step by step training in order to complete SPECIAL rappelling on a waterfall. . .
First, we will complete a “dry body/dry feet” rappelling training sequence and this may include: tree line and/or cliff rappelling prior to the SPECIAL get wet event phase. The terrain is rugged and includes hiking off trail. The main event will include getting your feet wet (& maybe more). Sorry, no way to avoid that. . . so prepare for that and bring dry clothes for after the event. You will bushwhack, cross moving water streams & explore varied terrain. Please bring a snack, water, bug spray, sunblock, first aid kit & extra clothes for your ride back to civilization. You must wear a tight fitting shirt that tucks into your belted pants/shorts or leggings. Another requirement is to keep hair under a hat or Kevlar Helmet. All equipment is provided.
Ca11 me if you need more info 717 AAA - C00L 222 - 2665
Rappelling Training and Equipment- $75.00 for first time adventure seekers. The cost is $20.00 for experienced and ready for action Braves Ones.
We will meet up at: 7:45AM in front of the Bob's Restaurant & Deli, Krispy Crunchy Chicken, 15 West 6th Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 The group will move from the parking lot at 7:50 to go to the cliffs/water training area. If you are late ca11. 717 AAA - C00L
WEAR A HAT TO KEEP YOUR LONG HAIR UP AND OUT OF THE SNAP LINK. HAIR MUST BE UP & SECURE UNDER A HAT OR KEVLAR HELMET.
We will insure we are careful and follow step by step safety driven training to insure safety for everyone and the we are careful so we have fun!
First, we'll do a quick meet and greet. . . I will have a NASA hat on. Next, we'll review the release form which includes the safety briefing about the plan of the day and you must sign the release forms and pay. I'll describe why it is risky- but if you do everything the correct way we’ll have a great morning of adventure- rappelling down a waterfall.
Next, it is time for equipment issue and inspection for the event. Then, we'll hike to the cliff and get started. The tasks we'll complete include a quick little knot tying class, swiss seat class, and an easy tree line rappel demo. To insure it is a safe adventure we will do a FALLING ROCK ACTIONS/DRILL and train for belay duties. Plus we'll start doing voice commands, and belay safety duties for real. Then you'll learn to rig up a swiss seat and when you are ready you'll go for the cliff and then SPECIAL EVENT.
For first time Braves Ones after 3X on the tree line/low cliff then it is time for the SPECIAL RAPPELLING EVENT and getting wet. . . training 3X.
At the end of the day we'll hike back, turn in gear.
My ce11 number really is 717 222-COOL or 717 AAA-BOOK, 222-2665
Adventure Program Statement of Risk Understanding, Assumption and Liability Release. I agree to the following waiver and release.
Adventure programs may result in my injury or death. Events are physically and emotionally demanding. Rescue may take more than 24 hours since activities are conducted in rugged terrain far from professional medical services. All medical and rescue costs are my responsibility. I may be exposed to real risks from equipment failure, falls, rock fall, avalanches, lightning, water crossings, cold related injuries, hypothermia, bites, stings, poor belay actions, and accidents or actions caused by others in the group or strangers not part of the group and accidents during travel to and from the activity site. The risks listed above are not inclusive of all possible risks inherent to adventure programs. . .
Find the release form on this site or plan to arrive 5 minutes early to review and sign a copy of the release form.
