ABSEILING FUNDAMENTALS
A one day training course teaching you essential rope rigging skills and abseiling techniques.
This course is designed for people who want to learn the fundamental skills of abseiling, in a small group with direct coaching from an expert instructor.
Abseiling is one of the critical skills of moving through the mountains, whether you are hiking rugged terrain, climbing or canyoning. We will cover equipment selection, anchor assessment, self-management, belay types, self-rescue and much more.
By day’s end you will understand the fundamentals of establishing a rope for abseiling and how to do it safely. If you are looking to abseil for fun, join a club, or pursue your own adventures this is the course to set you up for success.
Previous abseiling experience in a recreational setting is recommended, but not required.
GRADE: Beginner
FITNESS: Easy hiking
DURATION: 1 Day
CLIENT GUIDE RATIO: 1:4
MEETING TIME: 08:00 am
MEETING LOCATION: Mount York
EXPECTATIONS: Training activities are mentally demanding. Please contact us prior to making a booking if you are not certain that this is the correct level of training you.
INCLUSIONS:
All technical equipment
Gourmet lunch and snacks
ABSEILING FUNDAMENTALS
Introduction, preparation and gear selection
Establish ropes for abseiling, anchors natural and artificial
Abseil with various descenders (tubular, figure 8, assisted breaking device) using various belay methods (self, bottom, top)
Vertical mobility: device lock off, basic ascending techniques
Self rescue, partner rescue
Conclusion and debrief
Free cancellations up to 14 days prior to commencement.
Please read our terms and conditions prior to booking.
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