Abseil & climb Zakarias Dam

Safety rules for rappelling at Zakariasdammen

The safety rules below are part of the self-declaration form. All participants must read and sign our self-declaration upon arrival at Zakariasdammen, before participating.

Rappelling always involves a certain risk of accident or injury. Ræin AS is subject to strict requirements for its safety routines, both in terms of equipment/facilities and professional competence of its instructors. This is intended to reduce risk. Our experienced instructors must annually complete an internal course specific to the activity at Zakarias. The undersigned is hereby made aware that the activity includes a certain risk. All climbing and activity is at your own risk.

Rappelling and Via Ferrata

• All rappelling on Zakarias and K1, as well as the use of Via Ferrata is prohibited without an approved instructor/guide
• Always follow the instructor's instructions
• Never throw stones at Zakariasdammen
• The via ferrata rope is a safety rope, and should not be actively used as a climbing rope on the way up
• All participants must use approved equipment from Ræin - remember to return borrowed equipment
• The age limit for rappelling at Zakarias is 15 years/10th grade, K1 is 12 years/7th grade. class
• Persons under 18 years of age must have written permission from a guardian
• Maximum weight for participation is 120 kg
• Participants may bring a camera/Gopro, but must ensure that it is attached to the body during the entire activity
• Persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or are outside the age/weight limit cannot participate
• If you are pregnant or have other health-related challenges, this must be clarified with a doctor before participating.
• You are obliged to inform the instructor about health-related challenges that may affect the activity.

Mandatory safety equipment: participants

• Climbing helmet with chin strap
• The helmet must be worn and fastened during the entire activity
• Make sure that the strap is tight enough so that it cannot slip over the chin
• The helmet must sit close to the head, so make sure that the tightness is good
• Please contact the instructor to approve that the helmet is worn correctly
• Standard climbing harness
• The climbing harness must be worn during the entire activity
• The climbing harness must be worn tightly both at the waist and around the hips
• If you remove or adjust the harness after the instructor has approved the harness, the instructor must check it again
• Via Ferrata sling (due to Zakarias)
• The sling must be attached to the central loop of the climbing harness during the entire activity
• On the via ferrata trail up from the gorge, at least one carabiner must always be attached to the safety rope

Clothing for activities at Zakariasdammen

• Good shoes
• The via Ferrata trail is periodically challenging, and it is important to have good shoes that fit well on the ground
• Sandals are not allowed
• Dress for the weather and wind
• It can be cold and windy at Zakariasdammen even on a warm summer day. Therefore, bring clothes that can keep you warm when you are not active.
• Gloves – not mandatory, but recommended
• 60 meters is a long rappel! We recommend that you bring a pair of gloves with a solid outer material. If you do not have one, you can borrow one from us.

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