Crossing deviations / redirects
Deviations (also known as redirects) help to move the path of the rope away from potential hazards such as sharp edges, loose rocks, delicate areas, or running water. They can be rigged to anchors that aren’t as strong as a rebelay, and they are usually easier and faster to pass than a rebelay.
Caving Vlog #35 A short tutorial on techniques for crossing deviations/redirects in vertical caving. Caves are delicate and potentially dangerous places. For more information on wild caving, vertical caving techniques, and cave survey, visit the National Speleological Society website: https://caves.org To find a local grotto (caving club) visit: https://caves.org/committee/i-o/grottos/new_grotto_page-v2.shtml White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease that is devastating to bats.