Sunday Skill Builders - Rappel 101

Activity Notes

• Sunday Skills Clinic: Rappel 101
• Class date: Sunday, Sunday March 10
• Registration opens:  Feb 10
• 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Mazamas Mountaineering Center (SE 43rd and Stark, Portland)
• Mazamas members $35, non-members $45
• Recommended experience level: beginner/intermediate

The Sunday Skill Builders happen on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, usually from 6 to 9 PM. The second Sunday is usually for more beginner/intermediate topics, and the fourth Sunday usually covers more intermediate/advanced techniques. Registration opens one month before the class. Most topics are taught twice a year.

Students are generally accepted first-come first-served. Please apply ASAP after the opening of registration to have the best chance of getting in the class.

If you need to cancel, please be courteous and do so early to give those on the waitlist a chance to get into the class. Don't be a no-show.

This class covers the basics of rappelling. No prior experience is needed. We'll get some practice with proper setup on the ground, and then when you're ready, run some laps on the climbing wall. We will also cover more modern techniques such as using an extended rappel with an auto block backup.

Suggested gear: Helmet, harness, 3-4 locking carabiners, a few non locking carabiners, rappel device, a few slings, friction hitch/prusik loop, shoes suitable for climbing (no sandals). If you don’t have this gear, no problem, we can share.

Please watch this nice overview video (3:40) from REI before class.

Look forward to seeing you, hope you can make it!

John Godino and Andy Nuttbrock, Sunday Skills Clinic coordinators