Most climbers agree on one thing: rappelling is terrifying. While the concept of using a rappel device to descend a rope is simple, in practice it requires the utmost attention to detail. This proves ...

Originally published on Rock and Ice in 2017. Republished here because some lessons can’t be overstated. Climb long enough and you’ll have a close encounter … or several. Mine was in 1986 at Arches ...

What goes up must come down. You may be aware that down climbing is much more difficult and time consuming than climbing upwards, as well as sounding a little contradictory. This is because it's much ...

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Hey, I have an idea for you guys. Why don’t you get some climbing gear? After all, rappelling is a method for descending a mountain. But, you have to get up there first. I’ll concede, Shelbyville, ...

Known for being versatile and lightweight, REVERSO is a belay device for single or multi-pitch climbing and mountaineering. It allows you to belay your climbing partner, rappel, and use Reverso mode ...

MOAB, Utah (KUTV) — A woman was rescued after becoming injured when her hair got tangled in a rappelling device in a Moab canyon. Grand County teams responded to theBow and Arrow Canyoneering Route ...

Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and rope, the ...

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Like its predecessor it is incredibly versatile: suitable for twin, double, and single ropes, it is a smooth and controlled abseil device, the 'magic/ guide' plate mode is an extremely handy tool ...