Abseiling and Rock Climbing
Abseiling takes place at the Blue Rocks at Sannox (N.E. Arran). A special system designed for the Resource by our Technical Expert is used to provide this activity.
It is the aim of the Resource to provide this activity in a mountaineering context so that participants understand fully the dangers involved.
Participants are given instruction on how to:
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Adjust and don a climbing harness.
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Adjust and don a Climbing Helmet.
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Operate a Screw Gate Karabiner.
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Tie a Figure of eight knot.
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Attach themselves to a static fixed line.
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Use the Figure of 8 descender.
Equipment & Safety
All the climbing equipment is
UIAA| approved and the ropes, slings, and karabiners used are reserved for this activity only.
The Resource Staff are site specific trained for the provision of this activity.