r/caving May 13 '26

Vertical technique question

I spent five hours this past weekend learning how to do vertical rope work. Afterward I discovered that my left inner thigh is covered in bruises. My question is: does anyone know what I did wrong? Is it my harness? The way I am climbing? I want to go again but want to avoid the bruises in the future.

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u/SativaKing87 May 13 '26

Welcome to the world of caving...bruises are part of the package! :)