Rappelling Practice - Skills & Drills (Beginner Friendly)

The focus of today will be Belaying

Join us for a day of learning and practicing new rappelling skills at Cannibal Crag (or the nearby Practice Wall if Cannibal Crag is too busy). Whether this is your first time, or you are a seasoned vet, feel free to join in on a dedicated practice day to develop your skills or keep them sharp for future adventures.

Note: These events are cross-posted with multiple other Meetup groups and Adventure Frens. RSVPs may get closed early due to the total number of attendees.

Depending on the existing skillset of the attendees, other related topics may be touched on in addition to today's focus.

Skill Levels:

• Beginner Friendly: Intended for anyone to join, even if you have no rappelling experience.
• Novice Level: Intended for individuals who have rappelled at least once before and are comfortable getting themselves into their harness and on rappel with some guidance.
• Intermediate Level: Intended for individuals experienced and confident enough to descend without a belayer when necessary. Participants should be capable of modifying friction on the fly and performing basic problem-solving, such as self-rescue when things go wrong.
• Advanced Level: Intended for individuals who are comfortable with problem-solving on-rope situations, anchor rigging, and rescue of themselves and others.

Understand that the intent of these events is to make people comfortable enough to participate in other events that may involve rappelling. Attending these practice sessions is not intended to create experts. Every organizer you may go out with will have their own rules and requirements for participating with their equipment. Be sure to familiarize yourself with them before attending another organizer's event.

Gear to Bring
If you have any of the following items, please bring them—and any spares for those who may not have them yet (if you're willing to share!):

• Helmet
• Harness
• Rappelling device
• Extra locking carabiners
• 4–6mm accessory cord
• 1" webbing
• Leather gloves
• Appropriate footwear
• Rope

Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park/BLM rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking 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 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.