SHORT HIGH RISK HIKE & WATERFALL RAPPELLING

This is HIGH RISK hiking & rappelling on a waterfall. Yes, first time adventure seekers should go for it! Plus, 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 pants/shorts/leggings. Another requirement is to keep hair under a hat or Kevlar Helmet. All equipment is provided.
Rappelling Training and Equipment Use- $50.00 for first time adventure seekers. The cost is $20.00 for experienced and ready for action Braves Ones.
Meet up at: 7:00AM in front of the Dollar General Store at 1125 E Catawissa St, Nesquehoning, PA 18240. The group will move from the parking lot at 7:01 to go to the cliffs/water training area.
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, Dan & L will do a quick meet and greet at the Dollar General. 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.
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 - 5X
At the end of the day we'll hike back, turn in gear.
Adventure Program Statement of Risk Understanding, Assumption and Liability Release. I agree to the following waiver and release.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to review and sign a copy of the release form.