Rock climbing has become a lifestyle for a lot of people around the world, but there are still many, many more who have never tried it. While some people would never dream of trying it because of a...
Tag: Carabiner
To non-climbers, climbing gear is incredibly suspect. If you ask a climber though, we usually offer some explanation about how a carabiner can hold up a truck, and that they never break when used...
Rap rings are a staple in any climber's rack. They're inexpensive, durable, and they make a nice noise when they jingle together on your harness. What is a Rappel Ring? A rappel ring is a ring of...
When exploring a canyon for the first time, groups generally have to rig each rappel with a fixed line and leave the ropes behind in case they have to bail. Once they've mapped out the number and...
If you've been in the climbing or canyoning scene for a few years, you've probably tried a slew of different rappel and belay devices. The most modern devices, such as a Grigri or REVO offer assisted...
Rappelling involves lowering yourself (or having someone else lower you) from an area of higher elevation to an area of lower elevation. That could mean a cliff, a mountain, or a boulder, or could...