Huh, who knew rappelling would be so popular – one final rappel day

OVERVIEW

With so many folks on the waitlists for the other rappel sessions, I am reprising this trip just one more time, this time at the Mile Post 6.6 Crag on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This one will be a strictly beginner-focused trip for those with very little or no experience rappelling.

On this trip, we will focus on the basics of how to rappel. If that goes well and everyone is comfy, we may go over natural anchor building and rigging the rappel, but that will be up to what the trip attendees want to spend time on.

We will be using a cliff face off of the Blue Ridge Parkway (the Mile 6.25 crag for my climbers out there; about a 35 min drive). The rappel will be about 50 feet (15m). We will be doing laps, so be prepared to make the 50 ft rappel 10+ times. We will be hiking back up to the top, so bring shoes that can handle the steep, leafy terrain.

To ensure everyone gets the attention needed and maximum time on the rappel line, I am limiting this trip to 4 people.

Gear to Bring:
– climbing harness
– ATC + locking carabiner (note: you need an ATC even if you bring a GriGri)
– clothing appropriate to be outside for several hours (it’s looking like it may be cold – consider bringing layers and gloves)
– personal anchor system (optional)
– helmet (optional, but encouraged)
– prusik cord (optional, but strongly encouraged)
– water and snack (optional)

I will bring dynamic and static ropes, webbing, and some other anchor-building materials.