Rappelling training on Vancouver Island???

[anonovic.aleksandar]

Hi everyone,


I am interested in learning how to rappel. No, not in a tactical way (haha), I am just an outdoorsy man, looking to broaden my skills. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I live in Victoria BC and am willing to travel for this.

Cheers!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

[EEJayde]

Indoor rock climbing gyms are the quickest way to get started. You're not setting up the abseils if you go this route, but you do most definitely get a feel for dangling from a harness and you learn how to belay others as well.

http://www.urbancliffculture.com/ - Victoria
http://www.climbromperroom.com/ - Nanaimo
http://climbtheboulders.com/ - Saanich
http://www.rockgym.ca/ - Campbell River


Personally, I would go for this if I was looking for a real adventure for my first time abseiling. Fun day out in real conditions instead of artificial indoor walls:

http://hornelake.com/portfolios/rock-rapelling/ - Horne Lake


Abseiling and rock climbing are both a lot of fun. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

 

[anonovic.aleksandar]

Indoor rock climbing gyms are the quickest way to get started. You're not setting up the abseils if you go this route, but you do most definitely get a feel for dangling from a harness and you learn how to belay others as well.

http://www.urbancliffculture.com/ - Victoria
http://www.climbromperroom.com/ - Nanaimo
http://climbtheboulders.com/ - Saanich
http://www.rockgym.ca/ - Campbell River


Personally, I would go for this if I was looking for a real adventure for my first time abseiling. Fun day out in real conditions instead of artificial indoor walls:

http://hornelake.com/portfolios/rock-rapelling/ - Horne Lake


Abseiling and rock climbing are both a lot of fun. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Thank you. I have some indoor rock climbing experience and am comfy hanging off the rope, hehe. I've been looking at the Horne Lake website for a while now. I just might give it a try
Cheers!

 

[MC One Shot]

Contact one of your local SaR groups. They may have a high angle instructor in their ranks.