Badge
Hand Line Movement
The holder of this badge has demonstrated an understanding of the use of hand lines in multiple contexts specific to canyoning.
DESCRIPTION OF SKILLS
The holder of this badge has demonstrated an understanding of the use of hand lines in multiple contexts specific to canyoning. The holder has demonstrated:
- Use of cowstails, including keeping gates away from rock
- Ability to safely move past a mid-point anchor
- Ability to traverse upwards on a hand line using an ascender
- Ability to safely transition from a hand line to an anchor
- An understanding of fall factor related to hand line use, as well as the limitations of ascenders.
WHAT DOES THIS BADGE ALLOW ME TO DO?
This badge is required to participate in Mountaineers canyoning trips, and is a pre-requisite for many advanced canyoning courses.
HOW DO I GET THIS BADGE?
This badge can be acquired through most beginning canyon courses. Those with prior experience can demonstrate proficiency to a Mountaineers Canyon Leader or Assistant Leader to receive the badge.