Activity for DawnPatrol‭

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Answer	—	A: What characteristics should I look for in a good torch/flashlight? I have to agree with the people who responded saying that a headlamp is the best way to go. For your uses, you can definitely find a headlamp bright enough and it's so much more convenient to have your hands free. I would personally recommend a zebra light. This model in particular is great: H600w... (more)	—	almost 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can rock climbers easily transition to canyoning? I was trained in SRT for vertical cave access before I began canyoneering. I've gone out with many people who have made the transition from rock climbing and there's a few things that they typically struggle with that no one else has addressed that I would like to. Ascending - You should ALWAYS ha... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Rappelling in the Rain Having rappelled in waterfalls while canyoneering I can honestly say it's not as scary as it sounds. The rope can get more slippery, but the key is keeping a firm grip. I canyoneer without sticky canyoneering shoes (because they're expensive and I'm cheap) and I slip and fall all the time while getti... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Minimum safe rappel rope diameters? I also agree that 8mm rope is pretty safe. I've done pretty close to straight vertical rappels up to 160ft on it while canyoneering (8mm rope is very common in canyoneering). I'm assuming you've gone on your trip by now, but for anyone else who might be curious, I'd like to address the idea of diff... (more)	—	over 8 years ago
Answer	—	A: Good canyon (or canyoning) websites I often use ropewiki. I'm not sure what they have listed globally, but they have really great write ups on lots of canyons in the US. Includes detailed information on the approaches (length, elevation, sometimes landmarks, different approaches/extensions), the rappels (how many and how long), and e... (more)	—	over 8 years ago