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link to How to Rappel and Retrieve Your Rope

How to Rappel and Retrieve Your Rope

Climbing ropes are expensive. At $200, you don’t want to leave these things behind once you’re done rappelling down them. I’ve written the following guide to help you keep your rope with you at...

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link to What Gear Do You Need to Rappel?

What Gear Do You Need to Rappel?

Rappelling as an activity requires that you bring the right gear with you to ensure your safety and comfort. I’ve put together the following guide so you know what to bring with you when you...

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link to Is Rappelling Dangerous? Tips on How to Stay Safe!

Is Rappelling Dangerous? Tips on How to Stay Safe!

On the surface, rappelling seems like it should be one of the safest activities you can do while out in the mountains. However, it has serious consequences and should not be taken lightly So, is...

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link to How to Back Up a Rappel: The Seven BEST Methods!

How to Back Up a Rappel: The Seven BEST Methods!

Backing up a rappel is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your safety. After talking with my friend about the different methods he used, I decided to do some research and write...

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link to Carabiner Rappels: Getting Down Without a Device

Carabiner Rappels: Getting Down Without a Device

Carabiner rappels are, while still dangerous, the best method of getting down if you don’t have a rope. I did some research to find the safest way to do this, and I’ve created the following guide...

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link to Learn This: How to Rappel a Multi-Pitch

Learn This: How to Rappel a Multi-Pitch

Multi-pitch climbing is, for many people, the culmination of years of hard work. On many routes, getting down can be almost as much effort as getting back up. I did some research and wrote the...

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Hey! Welcome to the website. My name is Marcus. I'm a climber, scrambler, and hiker based in the Canadian Rockies. I created this site to help spread education and safety in the mountains. Take a look around!

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