Ever since I started this blog, I have wanted to visit the unique chimney cave called Moaning Cavern that you can actually rappel into. This cave is one of only a few like this in the United States, and it is one of the longest rappels into a cave in the entire country.

Mar 24, 2025 · Like other rappels, cave rappelling is done by using specific techniques, tools, and skills. You have to descend safely to the cave’s depth and navigate obstacles. You need to thoroughly research the cave rappelling locations and choose the one that suits you.

Cave Rappelling at Laurel Caverns Park is an activity designed for beginners, and so it kicks off with an instruction session. The best part is that all of the equipment is provided on-site, so you don’t really have to bring anything with you.

Rappelling while caving is fairly simple to canyoneering. Once again, you’re going to be rappelling down sections of the cave that are too steep to walk down. Your ropes will be secured either to pre-existing anchors, natural features, or temporary protection.

Come experience the thrill of rappelling in caves, by waterfalls, rock crevasses, or breathtaking views of NE Alabama. Previous experience necessary. Each trip includes all the gear plus basic instruction. Note: a short rappel is required above ground first if you have not rappelled with us before. $109.50/person.

Rappelling is trained and used recreationally when caving, climbing, and canyoneering but it is also used by emergency crews such as firefighters, SWAT teams, and search and rescue. Even the military uses rappelling for their Special Forces.

Cave rappelling will test your limits and everything that has been learned thus far from RappellingRocks.com, training and instruction provided by a climbing/rappelling professional, and practicing rappelling outdoors or indoors on vertical descents.

There are a lot of different rappel devices on the market. Choosing which one to use can be a confusing and difficult process, so I’ve made the following guide to help you make your decision. Picking a rappelling device is a little bit different than picking a …

There is waterfall rappelling which the name suggests you rappel down a waterfall. It is also known as canyoning in rappelling circles. There is also cave rappelling where you rappel down the mouth of a cave to its bottom.

Feb 12, 2022 · Rappelling into the 227' deep Valhalla Cave Pit in Alabama