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Off the Wall - Rappelling, Belaying and Climbing Knot Basics +




The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location: Groveway Park - Soccer Fields - Roswell GA   Learn: Off the Wall - Rappelling, Belaying and Climbing Knot Basics +  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Aug 16 2023  6:00 pm >> Wed, Aug 16 2023 8:30 pm
Registration Opens: Fri, Aug 11 2023 11:11 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Aug 16 2023 3:13 pm
Event Duration:2 Hours 30 Minutes
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Distance:0.2 Miles
Trip Leader(s):
Horhay
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:5
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Are you new to Rappelling, Climbing or Belaying?
Do you want to go Rappelling?
Do you want to go Climbing?
Do you want to Belay a climber or self-belay?

If you answered yes to any of those, sign up now....
No experience necessary for this Learn + Practical Applications event. It will be held in safest conditions possible, all you need is the desire to want to get out there...this is the gateway ;P

Groveway Park is open late and the sun keeps the skies bright until 9p.m. so c'mon out - After work I will host an Urban Rappelling, Belaying & Knots class on a short, man-made wall. This will give new rappers and climbers the safe opportunity to test personal gear, test different gear and be safe while doing all of that outdoors. The wall I have recon'ed is only 12' tall at most, and stands at an 80° angle, so we can easily scale, rappel and "self-belay" on this surface.

There's a series of bleachers nearby that we can stage gear, ropes and such so everyone can see different ways to tie in, rappel, and test knot tying skills. I'll have at least 1 rope, 2 ATCs, 1 ATC Pilot, 1 rap ring, 2- prusik loops, 2 harnesses, 1 Swiss Seat/Hasty Harness and of course there's always the world famous South (WEST) Africian set up at the ready.

This will also give ANYONE that is thinking of joining me/us on future climbing and rappelling events a bit of extra time on the lines, so your comfort and confidence are elevated! 

SAFETY FIRST! It's only a few feet up...but we'll engage the event as if we're on a 100' slab! 

You do not need to have climbing or rappelling knowledge or gear (yet) you'll be fine...c'mon out. If you do and you need a re-fresher...c'mon out. 

 


Required Items to Bring:

If you have it bring it:
Harness
rope - if you have a section
belay/rap tube(s)
locking carabiner(s)
Rap Ring
extension - daisy chain
prusik - auto block loop
webbing

If no gear....bring yourself, something to write on & with, along with clothing you'd workout in...and maybe not something you don't mind getting dirty, just in case.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Water - while this area is fully shaded, y'all know it's Georgia in August!
Maybe climbing shoes???


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

We will meet in the upper parking lot at the Groveway Park area above the Roswell Aquatic Center- look for the Lil Sasquatch :P then we'll all head over to the proposed "wall."  

160 Frank Lewis Dr. Roswell, GA 30075  #GTS - it will get you close. 

There are restrooms at this location + the lot is paved & well lit.


Notes:

This is a small learn event (so we can get a bit of hands on), so sign up ASAP.


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