Every year, industrial specialists rig up a rope system that allows brave spring ... Wild Access Alex Picken said workers ...

It might look like an everyday bag, but this revolutionary system could help save lives. Called SkySaver, the backpack attaches to hooks fitted inside windows and lets users abseil from the top of ...

Always consider using a prussik knot or other back-up system on the abseil rope in case you need to sort out a tangle, need to rest, and to guard against losing control. Before committing all your ...

Bouncing should be minimised, since shock loading a belay unnecessarily strains the system, so your descent should be steady, avoiding sudden drops. If an existing abseil point is used, all equipment ...