Rappelling, the act of descending a rope is an essential skill and a lot of fun! Our professional rock climbing instructor will teach you different types of rappels and guide you through the experience of rappelling. This course is designed for beginners looking for a new experience, climbers looking to advance their knowledge, and backpackers who need rappelling training.
Acquire confidence with equipment application
Have fun learning a new activity (rappelling) in the outdoors
Develop rappelling techniques
Understand the advantages/disadvantages of single rope and double rope rappels
Discover strategies to minimize typical rappelling problems
What to bring with you
Gear list
A list of required and optional gear items to bring to class, as well as gear provided by REI.
Bring to class:
(Required)
Closed toed shoes
Daypack - Large enough to carry water, food and layers.
Face Covering(s) - Masks should be two or more layers and fit snugly under the chin and over the nose and mouth. Please come prepared with more than one as your primary mask may get wet and no longer be functional.
Personal Prescription Medications - Including, but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergies.
Sun Protection - Lip balm, sunscreen, wide-brim hats, etc.
Water Bottle
Weather Appropriate Clothing - Moisture wicking synthetic or wool layers to help keep you comfortable and/or dry.
(Optional)
Personal Climbing Harness
Personal Climbing Helmet
Personal Climbing Shoes
Sunglasses
Provided by REI:
Belay Device
Carabiners
Climbing Harness
Climbing Helmet
Climbing Shoes
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
The unmarked entrance can be easy to miss. It looks like a concrete driveway that turns into a gravel road. It is almost directly across from a neighborhood called River Mill Circle. If you see a street sign for Warm Spring Circle, you have gone too far.
