Crossing Rebelays

In alpine style rigging rebelays are the obstacles most commonly encountered. Being able to pass them safely and efficiently is a fundamental vertical caving skill… yet, the process and techniques are quite often misunderstood and under-practiced.

Caving Vlog #10 In vertical caving, crossing rebelays is an important and often under-practiced technique. This video demonstrates the basic technique. 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.