Canyoneering Glossary Additions

[Iceaxe]

To add or modify the glossary, write it up and I'll add it. All are welcome to participate.

Word - definition here

[stefan]

elevator (verb) -- to descend vertically a slot or chimney of arbitrary height by means of sliding, employing sufficient friction to do so in a controlled fashion, and possibly intermixing other maneuvers. Usage: "One can elevator down here."

elevator (noun) -- a short section of slot or chimney which provides the right geometry to allow one to elevator down.


suggestions/modifications?

[ratagonia]

elevator (verb) -- to descend vertically a slot or chimney of arbitrary height by means of sliding, employing sufficient friction to do so in a controlled fashion, and possibly intermixing other maneuvers. Usage: "One can elevator down here."

elevator (noun) -- a short section of slot or chimney which provides the right geometry to allow one to elevator down.


suggestions/modifications?

Nails it pretty well, I'd say.

T

[Iceaxe]

Elevator has been added....

Anyone else want to pony up a couple definitions?

Anyone ever heard a term and want it defined?



Ghost - To complete a route leaving no evidence of your passage other then footprints.
Clip in - The process of attaching to belay lines or anchors for protection.

[ratagonia]

Elevator has been added....

Anyone else want to pony up a couple definitions?
Anyone ever heard a term and want it defined?

Ghost - To complete a route leaving no evidence of your passage other then footprints.
Clip in - The process of attaching to belay lines or anchors for protection.

Clip in - attaching to anchors or belay lines to minimize the consequences of a fall.

Rope Grooves - grooves cut into the rock by canyoneer's ropes, usually while being pulled. Undesirable. Ropes can and should usually be avoided by choosing anchor locations that avoid cutting grooves.

Courtesy Rappel - setting a rappel up from a higher, more convenient location for all but the last person. For the last person, the rappel is set up with the ring "over the edge", for an easier rope pull and to mimimize rope grooves.

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