Desiree Marvin is a workspace researcher who provides interior solutions with Marvin, which manufactures next-generation windows and doors. With a passion for the outdoors, Desiree Marvin enjoys aviation, diving, and canyoneering.
One of the basic techniques of the latter activity is rappelling, or using a rope to descend a cliff face at a controlled rate. This starts with standing next to a rock-affixed anchor, with the rope passing by on the right side. Grasping the rope, thread it through the rappel equipment, a descender or a belay device. Now pass the rope through the harness and create a tight knot. A firmly knotted connection between the harness and rope is essential, as a loose knot can result in a fall and potentially fatal drop.
Grasping the rope below the rappel device with the right hand, find a comfortable position for holding onto the end of the rope until safely reaching the bottom of the descent. The left hand grasps the rope above the rappel device loosely, as it helps maintain balance and is not used to slow one’s descent.
Finally, walk backward to the cliff edge, feeding the rope through the rappel device. Planting feet firmly, lean back at an angle suitable to the cliff face contour and anchor angle. The canyoneer can now continue feeding rope and descend slowly to the ground.
One of the basic techniques of the latter activity is rappelling, or using a rope to descend a cliff face at a controlled rate. This starts with standing next to a rock-affixed anchor, with the rope passing by on the right side. Grasping the rope, thread it through the rappel equipment, a descender or a belay device. Now pass the rope through the harness and create a tight knot. A firmly knotted connection between the harness and rope is essential, as a loose knot can result in a fall and potentially fatal drop.
Grasping the rope below the rappel device with the right hand, find a comfortable position for holding onto the end of the rope until safely reaching the bottom of the descent. The left hand grasps the rope above the rappel device loosely, as it helps maintain balance and is not used to slow one’s descent.
Finally, walk backward to the cliff edge, feeding the rope through the rappel device. Planting feet firmly, lean back at an angle suitable to the cliff face contour and anchor angle. The canyoneer can now continue feeding rope and descend slowly to the ground.
