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The rappel and climbing is a sport-inspired rescue technique. For those who enjoy climbing, rappelling can be found in an act of risk and adventure. In this note, there are some tips on everything you need to know before climbing from beginner level to advance. Plus: safety tips and equipment.

What it is
Also known as “escalation”, the rappel is done on vertical surfaces and is down a steep wall with the help of ropes. This discipline is often seen in full bloom during rescues in some areas become inaccessible by other means. The sensation is to walk through walls, with vertigo and adrenaline that this entails: no doubt an unforgettable experience.

Necessary equipment
The basic equipment consists of:
* A main rope
* Auxiliary ropes
* A harness with carabiners
* A descender

Tapes will be useful also express and special shoes for the occasion. Obviously the surface is required where there will be, which can be a wall of mountains, rocks, ice and even artificial. The latter are walls created specifically for this activity and can be found as “climbing wall” in specialist gyms.

The first time

If you have the opportunity to visit a climbing wall before your first experience in rappelling, do not miss. The climbing wall is a place prepared to simulate the mountain walls, steel structures covered with fiber shotcrete or concrete structures that simulate natural stone. There you can practice with confidence and at various levels of difficulty. At the time of starting the activity, you must be prepared mentally and physically, as used throughout the structure you are the true point of balance.

You should always enlist the help of someone familiar with the activity to accompany us, and to do abseiling for the first time in isolation can be highly risky.

Since we will use strings, you need to know certain types of knots that can be of great utility. Think that the rappel, our life is hanging by a rope and at a crucial moment, everything can depend on the knot just as accurate.

Difficulty levels

The rappel-like mountaineering, has some difficulty scales vary depending on the system used. In Spain and many other parts of Europe, uses the French system, graduating from one and continues until the number 9 (for now, since it is open). From Grade 4, also is a clarification anaerobic, through the symbols + and -.

Finally, from the 6th grade, may also include the letters “a”, “b” or “c”. This gives us a total of 31 possible combinations, used in all types of climbing, whether classic or sports. On the other hand, you can also use the American system.

Tips for your safety

1. Rest: When trying to descend a mountain we have climbed recently, it is likely that we are tired. The best in these cases is to take the necessary rest, because the rappel, haste and fatigue are a bad combination that can cause serious accidents.
2. Balance: You always carry during descent legs apart as it will improve your balance. The hand that you put forward is that any force should not do because it is part of the balance, and instead place it behind the hand control will be in charge of stopping our bodies when to push.
3. Slowly, slowly release the descender try because if you do so you can experience a very sharp fall. Anyway, if this happens, the rope will not let you fall.
4. Facilities: Although it may sound repetitive, never forget putting on gloves and helmet, in this kind of sports are essential.

Months before the baby is born, some couples are allowed a pleasure trip to rediscover and enjoy the last moments alone for a while. The Baby Moon is the new trend: Many agencies organize all kinds of routes and recommend some ideal destinations for this type of travel. Before the big step that the couple becomes a family is not too bad a break from all that has happened and all that will come. This trip is recommended at some stage of pregnancy, not to jeopardize the health of the traveler and the future baby. The most important thing is that the journey is made from the third month of pregnancy until the sixth inclusive.

Bahamas

One of the most popular destinations for those who enjoy this romantic journey is Bahamas. This Caribbean paradise has large islands where you can enjoy its beaches and crystal clear water. Certainly a place to relax and enjoy is its exclusive hotels and resorts.

Spain

Spain is another of the lands visited by those in the sweet hopes. It is a relaxing destination where you can enjoy the Mediterranean climate and appreciate its rich architecture attractive walks.

Great examples of this are the city of Madrid, one of the most visited tourist destinations, as well as Barcelona, where you can enjoy themed tours of art and history. If you’d rather relax on a beach, you can visit Ibiza. The climate is ideal year-round, but you might want to go in low season to avoid the waves of tourists and get more privacy.

United States

Hawaii is also a haven for expectant parents who want a break on the seafront, with great hospitality and unforgettable landscapes, with destinations like Honolulu. It is indeed one of the most popular with couples who want to try this mythical corner of the world and live unforgettable days before giving birth.

The city of San Antonio, Texas, is among the most sought after couples. There you can find a quiet city of Hispanic culture with attractive walks to enjoy together.

Brazil

On the other hand, Curitiba is a great tourist destination, renowned for its clean air and great progress in planning and environment. It has a large pedestrian space to appreciate its beauty.

Cruise
Cruises can be a destination in itself. A journey at sea may sound risky, but can also turn into an unforgettable experience.

Madrid, Spanish capital is always something to surprise or to emote. When you first decide to explore Spain, probably the first destination is Madrid. Today, the city represents the nation’s progress, its complexity and its history. For the younger ones, should stay in one of the Madrid Hostels that have the ideal climate for adventurers, besides being an economically viable option. Just in case there was not time to chart a route through the city, some recommendations of places that can not be left out:

The Salamanca district is noted for its perfect and orderly planning. Located between the Paseo de la Castellana, Alcalá, María de Molina and Francisco Silvela. This area is dominated by luxury and magnificence that can be admired in their buildings such as residences, hotels and restaurants. Abound here haute couture shops, jewelry stores and major trading house while we are not willing to buy is always nice to watch.

The Chueca district is the most cosmopolitan areas and is fully renovated. You are on the full recycling center was conducted by the homosexual community. That is why is the site for the annual parade of gay and lesbian pride.

Huertas is very close to the Puerta del Sol, undisputed symbol of Madrid. It is the place to arrive at night because there are many theaters, pubs, tapas places, restaurants and pubs that stay open until the wee hours of the morning.

When we feel we need a break from Madrid, Barcelona is the best option. Also in this city we can look for our stay a Barcelona Hostels, even those from the previous string for safety.

The essential tour of Barcelona is the mythical area known as the Raval district located in the Ciutat Vella. This neighborhood had its origin in the extension of the walls dating from the Middle Ages and is now the place where foreigners live and citizens. Its streets are shops, bars and craft stalls with goods from the world to be like. To find us exactly the boundaries of El Raval is given by the Rambla, Pelai Street, Round of Sant Antoni, Sant Pau, Avenida del Paral lel and Paeo Josep Carner.