abseiled
Went down cliffside
Abseiled is the past tense of abseil, meaning to descend a steep surface by sliding down a rope in a controlled manner.
The technique is used in rock climbing, caving, and rescue operations.
She abseiled down the cliff face.
Americans typically say rappelled instead.
Thick twisted fibers
- harnessStraps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- helmetProtective head covering
gloves · descender · figure-eight · ascender · sling · quickdraw · stopper · webbing
Rope-controlled descent technique
- descendingMoving downward
- belayAnchor a rope
- loweringMoving something downward
- brakingReducing speed deliberately
friction · anchor · figure-eight · slab · pitch · canyoneering · caving
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- challengeTest of ability
wilderness · excursion · discovery · escapade · daring · outdoor · risk · courage
rope
Thick twisted fibers
helmet · gloves · descender · figure-eight · ascender · sling · quickdraw · stopper · webbing
rappelling
Rope-controlled descent technique
- descendingMoving downward
- belayAnchor a rope
- loweringMoving something downward
braking · friction · anchor · figure-eight · slab · pitch · canyoneering · caving
expedition
Organized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
challenge · wilderness · excursion · discovery · escapade · daring · outdoor · risk · courage · exhilaration
alpinist
High-peak climber
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
crevasse · ridge · traverse · piton · crampons · icefall · serac · moraine · alpine · high-altitude
cliff
Vertical rock wall
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- cragSteep rugged outcrop
- escarpmentSteep slope dividing elevations
precipice · gorge · canyon · chasm · ledge · chimney · slab · waterfall · bridge · building