Since 1991, the Petzl gri-gri has been one of the most popular belay devices on the market. It’s possible that someday, you may find yourself needing to rappel with one. Performing this type of...

If you’re going to be trusting your entire life in one piece of equipment, you want to make sure that it’s reliable. I’ve experimented with and researched a wide variety of ropes to find the...

Sometimes when rappelling, you may need to perform what’s known as a tagline rappel. I’ve created the following guide to walk you through what this is and how to perform it. So, what is a...

Whether you’re climbing, caving, canyoning, or any other range of activities, rappelling is an essential skill that you should learn. I’ve created the following guide to teach you everything you...

When rappelling, tying a stopper knot is one of the most important steps. I was surprised at the lack of information available online, so I wrote the following guide. Rappelling stopper knots are...

There are a lot of different rappel devices on the market. Choosing which one to use can be a confusing and difficult process, so I’ve made the following guide to help you make your decision....