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Ropework May 2004

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We decided we'd have a go at rigging a Tyrolean traverse across a branch of the river near Sheep's Green. Disappointingly, nobody fell in!

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Olly tackling the tyrolean, Photo: Dave Loeffler

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Dave mid-river, Photo: Stuart Bennett

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Pete about to set off, watched by Stuart, Photo: Dave Loeffler

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Pete relaxes halfway across. Notice the second rope with the safety karabiner, Photo: Dave Loeffler

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The rig modified for hauling, with Stuart being towed across on a third rope, Photo: Dave Loeffler

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Stuart tackles a difficult get-off, Photo: Dave Loeffler

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