Descent of the Barranco de los Arcos: Rappel in Tenerife

Equipment necessary to rappel down the canyon:

Closed-toe mountain footwear with good tread (preferably waterproof) MANDATORY

Long pants, leggin RECOMMENDED

Raincoat (raincoat type) MANDATORY

Warm clothing (preferably polar fleece type) MANDATORY

Breathable T-shirt RECOMMENDED

Small backpack 20-30 liters No ropes! REQUIRED

Footwear and change of clothes (to be left in the cars) MANDATORY

Sun protection (Hat) RECOMMENDED

Cell phone with charging MANDATORY

Food (e.g. bars) and water (min. 1.5 L/person) MANDATORY

Personal documentation MANDATORY

Camera RECOMMENDED

*Those who wear eyeglasses or sunglasses must tie them with a small string.

If you do not have any of the materials or if you have any questions, please contact us at

Requirements:

For this descent, being an initiation level I canyon, no previous knowledge of rappel techniques is required (it is recommended to have done some canyoning, but not essential).

You must be in good health and have a minimum physical condition (occasional physical activity), which allows you to comfortably perform the activity.

We travel through wet and somewhat technical terrain, so a steady pace is required.

IMPORTANT: Do not suffer from vertigo (Not to be confused with Acrophobia). This activity is not recommended for children under 8 years old, pregnant women or people suffering from lung or respiratory problems, heart failure or high blood pressure.

In case you are taking, or need, any specific medication, it is important to take it to the rappel activity and indicate it to the guide before starting. In case of having previously suffered any significant injury, illness or trauma, which may pose a risk or should be taken into account by the guide, it is very important to communicate it before the beginning of the canyoning activity.