When rappelling, how do you avoid leaving "gear" at the top after retrieving the rope?

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When rappelling, how do you avoid leaving "gear" at the top after retrieving the rope?

2006-11-08 19:45:34 · 3 answers · asked by Scythian1950 7 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation

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You don't, you leave it for the next guys

2006-11-08 19:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the places i rappel have trails usually up the back side of the mountain. that means the last guy takes the gear left at the top and has to walk it down. otherwise, you leave it for next time...

2006-11-09 09:25:41 · answer #2 · answered by more than a hat rack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

<>You can't. Carabiners and pins/spikes are expendable.

2006-11-09 03:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by druid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋