Other Extreme Sports

Rappelling is a method of descending a cliff on a rope using friction to control your speed. Rescue workers and military personnel may need to rappel as part of their job. Mountain climbers rappel...

Rappelling, or the controlled decent down a rope, is used when a cliff or slope is impassible by other means. This technique is also known as abseiling, rap jumping or roping and is used by...

Accepting the responsibility to belay for a climber is a serious decision. You are responsible for not only her safety but her life as well. Because lead climbing may result in a big fall,...

Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity; however, using climbing gear correctly can ensure the safety of those who choose to participate in this challenging sport. One of the most...

Rock formations can be thousands of feet tall. When climbers attempt to ascend these formations, the routes are often much longer than the length of the rope. In order to safely reach the summit,...

Multi-pitch climbs require the lead climber to belay from above as the second follows the route. Although any approved belay device will work in this situation, many climbers prefer to use an ATC...

When embarking on a multi-pitch climb, there will be times when the route requires the lead climber to belay from above as the second follows. Although there are many options when it comes to...