Because rappelling involves "unweighting" yourself from a secure anchor to trust a rope system, it is statistically one of the most dangerous parts of climbing. For this reason, rappelling practice focuses on making safety checks and technical maneuvers second nature.
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You don’t need to be on a 500-foot cliff to practice. In fact, it's better to start in low-stakes environments.
Why Practice is Essential
Rappelling often happens at the end of a long day when climbers are tired, dehydrated, or losing daylight. Fatigue leads to "silly" mistakes—like forgetting to lock a carabiner or failing to check the rope ends. Through repetitive practice, these steps become muscle memory, allowing you to perform them safely even under stress.
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