Organizer:
Marta Khomyn
Date/Time:
Date(s) - Saturday 31 October, 2020
All Day
abseiling
Hi folks,
Wanna learn how to abseil and get ready for the upcoming canyoning season? Or you already have the skills, but need a refresher after a long bushfire / covid break? Then, join us for an Abseil Skills session in Glenbrook this Saturday (Oct 31st). Depending on the weather, we might add a short hike (possibly with a dip in Glenbrook Creek) after the skills session.
What we will cover (basics):
– Cliff safety
– Safety checks prior to an abseil
– How to abseil (descend a rope in a controlled fashion using a rap-rack or ATC)
– How to fireman-belay
What we might cover (extras, depending on the group skillset):
– How to abseil with a prussik backup
– How to prussik up the rope
– How to set up and inspect anchors
– Basic knots for canyoning
Please, let us know your skills / experience with abseiling or climbing in the field below. The gear will be provided by the club.
We will give preference to those who can bring a car.
COVID-related info – please, read carefully before registering:
The club has protocols in place to minimise the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Please
note that if you have symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, such as cough, sore throat, runny
nose or fever, you should not join the activity. If you present with symptoms you may be
asked to leave the activity.
Please be aware that you should not attend this activity if you have been in Victoria in
the last 14 days, or have visited one of the recognised Covid Hotspots:
http://nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates’
Best regards,
Marta and Suhail
