by Adolfo Isassi | Jan 2, 2023 | review, Technical
Safeguard rigged as a single releasable line Oher rope related activities like caving, climbing, rope access, have been using self-locking & assisted-braking devices for a while. Devices like the Petzl line up ID, Evac, Rig, Stop, GriGr. Recently, a relatively new...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jul 3, 2022 | Technical, Training
Recently the FFME (Fédération française de la montagne et de l’escalade) posted a video as an invitation to work on an effort to explore options to add security during Release & Lower operations During Pro Guide assessments, and Pro practice you will come...
by Adolfo Isassi | Apr 11, 2022 | Technical, Training
This question comes via JD Buchanan.You may need to ascend a tensioned line, like a guided rappel to fix something at the top anchor, or to assist a stuck teammate in the middle of the guided rappel. The two photos should give you a good idea on how to rig your...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 14, 2021 | Technical, Training
“Gear Perspective” Double-Ended bag When you are guiding, there are several tasks that require using two ends of a rope. This two ends can come from two different ropes, but can also come from the same rope: Tope rope belaysRetrievable safety linesRigging...
by Adolfo Isassi | Oct 7, 2021 | Technical
Rigging releasable for team/clients on temporary rigging, and transitioning to retrievable rigging for last person/lead/guide. Use case: There are a couple of cases throughout the Colorado plateau where you need to use retrievable-rigging, in combination with...
by Adolfo Isassi | Jul 29, 2021 | Technical, Training
I got this book (photo) from Rich Carlson some years ago. Great information for traveling around the world canyoneering, mountaineering, or just climbing. But probably more useful for training, assessing and understanding the latest developments in ropework. CGI has...
