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Hi all,
I've heard a lot of talk from folks who want to learn rope technique but don't know where to start. Before you spend a lot of money on equipment and running into the closest mine, education and training are vitally important. Horizontal mine exploring is dangerous enough, but vertical exploration leaves no room for error. Cavediggers.com has a series of ten training modules that will give you a good introduction to the subject of underground vertical ropework. They are free for anyone to read so there's no excuse if this is an area you are interested in.
That said, reading these modules does not qualify you to jump on a rope. They will give you a good background on equipment, methods, and techniques. Above ground training with an instructor would be a logical next step. Then maybe an underground trip with an experienced mine explorer.
Here's the link to the training modules.
Joanne
I've heard a lot of talk from folks who want to learn rope technique but don't know where to start. Before you spend a lot of money on equipment and running into the closest mine, education and training are vitally important. Horizontal mine exploring is dangerous enough, but vertical exploration leaves no room for error. Cavediggers.com has a series of ten training modules that will give you a good introduction to the subject of underground vertical ropework. They are free for anyone to read so there's no excuse if this is an area you are interested in.
That said, reading these modules does not qualify you to jump on a rope. They will give you a good background on equipment, methods, and techniques. Above ground training with an instructor would be a logical next step. Then maybe an underground trip with an experienced mine explorer.
Here's the link to the training modules.
Joanne
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