Rappelling and Descent Systems

A 5.5 hour clinic focused on teaching you the fundamental concepts of rappelling and how to apply techniques in the field.

This clinic:

Dates

Sunday, August 9

Location

Boulder, CO

Cost

$40

Limited availability

Tsopani is offering a 5 Hour Clinic developed by AMGA Instructor Team Members and taught by AMGA Guides to teach fundamental outdoor skills.  This is open to anyone who is interested in expanding their mountain skills to a higher level. 

Old greek shepherd

a man holding a rope and a pair of scissors

Old greek shepherd

a man holding a rope and a pair of scissors

Old greek shepherd

a man holding a rope and a pair of scissors

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Developed By

Jason Antin, Hannah Peterson, Geo

Who Is It For


  • Climbers looking to improve understanding of descending vertical terrain

  • Those new to outdoor climbing looking for feedback on preferred rappel system

What You Will Work On

Throughout the clinic you’ll work on:

  • Efficiency throughout the whole descent process

  • Assessment of bolt health and redundancy in rappelling anchors 

  • Partner/System checks 

  • Edge Awareness and Rope Retrieval 

Limited availability

Details

Location
Elephant Buttress

Duration
Approximately 5½ hours

Cost
$40

Capacity
Enrollment is intentionally limited to provide a hands-on learning experience.

What to Bring

A detailed gear list and meeting location will be provided after registration.

Important Information

Capacity is intentionally limited. Reserve your place while spots remain.

Dependent on Weather.

Limited availability

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About Tsopani

About Tsopani

Tsopani is a mountain-rooted project focused on building technical apparel through real use and professional input. The work is guided by shared standards and shaped over time in close connection with the people who use it.

Grounded in craft, tested in the field, and carried by community.

Tsopani is a mountain-rooted project focused on building technical apparel through real use and professional input. The work is guided by shared standards and shaped over time in close connection with the people who use it.

Grounded in craft, tested in the field, and carried by community.

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