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  1. How to Rappel: Climbing Skills | REI Expert Advice

    Learn the basics of rappelling, including preparing at the top of a route, setting up the rappel, using a backup and rappelling down.

  2. Abseiling - Wikipedia

    When abseiling, the person descending controls their own movement down a static or fixed rope, in contrast to lowering off, in which the rope attached to the person descending is payed out by their …

  3. What is rappelling? Our expert guide to the abseil | Advnture

    Jul 24, 2024 · Rappelling is the climbing term used to describe the act of descending a mountain, crag or wall on a rope that is attached to an anchor at the top. It's more commonly referred to as abseiling in …

  4. How to Rappel — American Alpine Club

    Jun 20, 2023 · Experts cover rappelling—its main principles, counter-weight rappelling, fixed line rappelling, extending your rappel, and selecting your rappel back-up system. Whether you are …

  5. What to Expect on Your First Rappelling Experience

    Jul 10, 2025 · Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is an exhilarating outdoor activity that combines adventure, skill, and a touch of adrenaline. Whether you’re descending a towering cliff, a rock face, …

  6. Rappelling 101: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Getting Down

    Sep 29, 2022 · Keep reading to learn more about the basics of rappelling, along with essential techniques and safety considerations to help keep you and your climbing partner safe while …

  7. Ultimate Beginner Guide on How to Rappel – Outdoor Troop

    Rappelling is trained and used recreationally when caving, climbing, and canyoneering but it is also used by emergency crews such as firefighters, SWAT teams, and search and rescue. Even the military …

  8. How To Rappel: A Practical Guide - The Adventure Junkies

    Feb 10, 2020 · Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is a technique used to descend ropes. While walking down or lowering off can be much safer, knowing how to rappel is an essential skill in every …

  9. How To Rappel: The Complete Beginner’s Guide - Super Sherpas

    Rappelling is the act of lowing yourself down a length of rope in a controlled manner which allows you to descend or go down a steep or high terrain safely and effectively.

  10. The Ultimate Rappelling Guide: Gear, Safety & Tips for all

    Nov 14, 2024 · Rappelling, also known as abseiling, is a controlled method of descending steep terrain using a rope.