![]() The belay partner slowly and steadily releases rope so that you gradually come down. Pushing off a surface with your legs, almost like you are slightly jumping down in a vertical fashion. In Lowering, you reach the top of your climb and with the help of a belay partner to assist you (the climber) down the mountain in a controlled manner. The idea of rappelling is somewhat similar to lowering which is performed in rock climbing. Rappelling is much more than grabbing a strong cord and swinging down a sheer cliff, guns a blazin, and screaming, “Get to the Chopper” Arnold Swarzenagger style. Now to understand how to rappel you need to first understand what it is. You need the right techniques, training, and equipment to safely and successfully rappel. There is so much more to rappelling than the scenery. To conquer what is typically unconquerable. Rappelling allows you to lower down cliffs that are too steep and dangerous to descend otherwise. There is nothing more exhilarating than descending what you have already ascended and conquered. For many that is the end of the adventure but for those that Rappel it is only the beginning. This is what I love about peaks and canyons, walking to the edge. Not the fear of standing high above everything but rather taking in the breathtaking views of where you are and seeing the potential of where you can go. But my intention of this tutorial is to help everyone experience these amazing highs by learning how to rappel. These are amazing sites to see…unless you hate heights. The stunning views you take in whether on the top of a high peak in the midst of some majestic wilderness or at the edge of a skyscraper towering above fantastic edifices. Have you ever just stopped and starred at the beauty of everything around you. Think of the highest point you ever stood on.
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