Belaying from above

I'm trying to figure out a rappelling route and don't know how to return back up the route after rappelling down. Is it possible for someone to belay me from above if they are anchored in? Or would I need to set up free climbing anchors on the way down. Can someone give me advice?

No, it's not possible.

I've seen this done with a rubber boat before. If you take your rubber boat down with you you should be fine, all set, on beloat.

;)

Robert Swain wrote:I'm trying to figure out a rappelling route and don't know how to return back up the route after rappelling down. Is it possible for someone to belay me from above if they are anchored in? Or would I need to set up free climbing anchors on the way down. Can someone give me advice?

Robert,

Just in case this is a sincere question, I'll answer it.

Belaying from above is done all the time. You should get a mentor/experienced person to show you how. Don't learn from the Internet.

I was planning on getting taught, I just wondered if it was possible. I'm going to find someone that has done it to teach me.

I'm not an expert but this could be a possible option

mountainproject.com/v/how-t… (Wfs)

Shawn Wilson wrote:I'm not an expert but this could be a possible option mountainproject.com/v/how-t… (Wfs)

Please don't do that, save that for the last resort of the last resort. mountainproject.com/v/stack… Harness, 5 locking carabiners, belay device/ATC, webbing/cordalette/slings. You can also equalize a single strand of rope on the top anchor, rappel the single strand, ascend the rope with rope-ascending gear--which we call jugging aka jumaring
youtube.com/watch?v=bwv9QsE…
I dunno how well that youtube link is showing up on your end. The network, here, is limited. Look up jumaring on youtube.

Paul Hutton wrote: Please don't do that, save that for the last resort of the last resort. mountainproject.com/v/stack… Harness, 5 locking carabiners, belay device/ATC, webbing/cordalette/slings. You can also equalize a single strand of rope on the top anchor, rappel the single strand, ascend the rope with rope-ascending gear--which we call jugging aka jumaring youtube.com/watch?v=bwv9QsE…

There you go :) is why I claim no expertise :)

I stay indoors way too much