One Day Abseiling

Duration: 1 Day

People per certificate:
1 person per certificate.

This one-day abseiling program suits both the novice and experienced abseiler. The day has been designed to allow you as many descents as possible with the additional opportunity. The focus is on developing good roping techniques, safe practices and a high level personal confidence to take on all challenges, but most of all to have fun. The day commences with an introduction and welcome by the friendly skilled instructors followed by a venue safety briefing, an overview of all roping equipment used on the program and fitting of personal abseiling gear. A demonstration of abseiling techniques followed by a short practical session using these skills on level ground helps to reinforce these techniques. A final briefing on safe roping practices and now you are ready for your first descent, about 15 metres high. It's nearly all downhill from here (except for the walk back up between descents). As your confidence and skills develop under the encouraging direction of the instructors, you move on to vertical, over hanging and higher rock faces. The aim is to help you develop the confidence to tackle the main face (approximately 50 metres) by the end of the day if the day is run at Mountain Quarry.

Participant guidelines: 10 years old with parent/guardian present. 16 years old without parent/guardian present.

What to bring/Dress code:
• Packed lunch, snacks and minimum 2 litres water • Day pack for personal gear • Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent • Rubber band for long hair • Clothing should be comfortable and appropriate for current weather conditions. The torso needs to be fully covered with a top (t-shirt/shirt) that can be tucked into trousers. • Comfortable footwear (runners or boots) • Rain jacket, thigh to knee length • Camera 

Weather:
This experience is subject to weather conditions, and in the case of bad weather conditions it may be moved to then next suitable date. Contact the operator on the day for operation details.

Other:

• Also bring retainer strap for all glasses and sunglasses. Should you depend on glasses or contact lenses for comfort or survival we strongly advise bringing a second pair.