Most of you must already know what rappelling means. It’s a controlled descent from a vertical cliff or mountain with the help of a rope or additional gear. Water rappelling, while similar, is a whole another ball game. Three words sum up waterfall rappelling: anticipation, thrill, and adventure. Rappelling down a waterfall, also known as […]

If you are thinking about going on a climb, you must check if you have the correct rope before anything else. The better decision you make, the safer your rappel will be. Thanks to modern manufacturing techniques, quality assurance, and tight safety rules, the basic rope has never been so robust, lightweight, and lasting. But […]

How many of you know about Jean Charlet-Straton? He was a Chamonix guide who first used the rope rappelling method at Petit Dru in 1879. With so much safety equipment, harnesses, belay devices, and advanced gear available, many people might wonder why they need to learn rappelling with just a rope. The answer is – […]

You might have come across the words ‘abseil’ or ‘rappel’ – both describing mountaineering or rock climbing. People often wonder if these words are interchangeable or have distinct characteristics that differentiate them. Generally, rappelling and abseiling are both terms used for lowering yourself using a rope or cable as well as some sort of control […]

The most challenging part of mounting a cliff face isn’t necessarily the ascent, despite popular assumptions. After all, you can regulate that process using a variety of procedures and equipment to ensure maximum safety. When it’s time to drop, though, anxiety often rushes through your veins. A single rappelling system is commonly used to descend. If […]