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XANDER BIANCHI

GRAVITY / LINE Founder

10+ years experience in rock, ice, and alpine climbing. 5+ years working as a professional in the field of advanced technical ropework.

Rigging for Rescue, Instructor - Ouray, Colorado

Khumbu Climbing Center, Lead Instructor - Phortse, Nepal

Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, Equipment Officer

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Search & Rescue

International Technical Rescue Association (ITRA)

Instructor Rope Rescue Level 3

Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)

Rope Access Technician Level 3

Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA)

Rope Access Technician Level 2

ITRA Reference # 14815

SPRAT Certification # 170501

IRATA No: 2/111067

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ABOUT

GRAVITY / LINE

Gravity remains the one fundamental force of the universe that is not fully understood. Isaac Newton came up with an equation that lets us predict how things behave in the presence of gravity, but an explanation of what causes this force to exist remains absent. Rather than trying to understand the why of gravity, GRAVITY / LINE aims to be an expert of dancing with it.

Our origins lie in the tradition of rock climbing, but our path has weaved its way into the vast world of technical rope work. We are instructors, engineers, and rope rescue professionals with a deep passion for the mountains.

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