11.1 BOTTOM BELAYING
PITCH MANAGEMENT
OVERVIEW
A canyoneer provides a bottom belay for his teammate
Canyoning is a team sport and being part of a canyoning group means helping and working with each other during our descent, especially when concerning each other’s safety.
One instance in which we can help our teammates stay safe is when they are rappelling. If during a rappel a teammate lets go of the rope, they will descend out of control all the way to the bottom and risk getting injured. This is a potential risk particularly with weaker teammates, during longer trips when people are mostly tired, or if we are in a canyon with