Rappel & Multi Pitch Training Tuesday at RW

Because of Mel-lo's and Sunbeam's upcoming trip, we're going to practice some of the techniques they'll need to climb at the Needles. So let's meet this Tuesday afternoon at Red Wing starting about 3ish. (We'll do some climbing too.)

Here's what you should bring - besides your regular climbing stuff:

• Some accessory cord - 5mm to 7mm about 2 to 3 feet is plenty
• 2 locking biners
• A daisy chain or personal anchor system
• An enthusiastic willingness to learn (blah, blah, blah)

I have all of the above (except the enthusiastic willingness to learn) so don't worry if you haven't bought that stuff yet - but remember: it's always better to get more stuff.

Read about what we'll practice here and here.  You'll need to know how to tie a prussik knot. Go here for that.

(Ron, we'll be there late, so get your butt out there!)

PS Apparently "rappel" is French and "abseil" is German. We'll use the French. Vive le France!