Ropework May 2004

From Cambridge University Caving Club - CUCC wiki

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!

Olly tackling the tyrolean, Photo: Dave Loeffler

Dave mid-river, Photo: Stuart Bennett

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


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


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


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