Rig Anchor
1 hourBuild or verify rigging anchor meeting 10:1 safety factor with backup.
Advanced2-5 days
Cave Vertical Pit Rappel Guide
Learn cave vertical pit rappel from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
vertical caversSRT trained
Workflow
Rig Rope
45 minInstall rope with knot checklist, belay backup, and communication signals.
Rappel Pit
1 hourRappel controlling descent speed checking rebelay stations.
Ascend Exit
2 hoursAscend rope on SRT system verifying all ascender placements.
Tools Used
Checklist
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Planning
Preparation
Safety
Execution
Reference Materials
Vertical Pit Rappel StandardStandard
Standard practices and recommended approaches for vertical pit rappel.
Vertical Pit Rappel FormulaFormula
Key formulas and calculations for vertical pit rappel.
Vertical Pit Rappel DataTable
Reference table for vertical pit rappel.
| Depth | Rope | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 50m | 60m | 30 min |
| 100m | 120m | 1 hr |
Redundant Anchor
Single anchor failure is fatal — always equalized dual anchor.
Edge Pad
Unprotected rope on rock lip cuts in seconds under load.
Partner Check
Second person verifies rigging before anyone commits.
Safety Notes
- SRT requires formal training — never learn in pit alone.
- Rope on edge without pad — catastrophic failure risk.