She had already practiced using the equipment the insurance company required and got another lesson

On one day a year some 70 plus San Diegans pony up $1,000 or more (lots more, in some cases) in pledges and donations for the right to rappel from the top of the 33 story Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel on San Diego's scenic waterfront.
These folks are not (necessarily) adrenaline junkies or thrill seekers or, most importantly, experienced rappellers. They're moms, dads, kids, seniors and volunteers who are helping to raise money for a non-profit organization called KIT, Kids Included Together.
Most participants family tours to china have never rappelled before, much less from 357 feet in the air. Last month's was the fourth annual event and 71 folks and their cheering, family tours to china shouting, applauding friends and family stood in the spectator area below watching them inch their way down, very carefully.
KIT's CEO, Victoria Dunlap, made the descent four years ago and this year, her mother, Candy Dunlap (Mrs. PF) signed up. A dedicated workout enthusiast, she said she felt no fear as she leaned backwards from the departure point at the top of the building, from where she could see the entire San Diego bay.
She had already practiced using the equipment the insurance company required and got another lesson before going up. Her safety harness included a two-way radio in case she got into trouble and a safety device to stop her in case the rope slipped free.
Unlike traditional military rappelling, the organization called family tours to china "Over The Edge," which puts on these events around the country, has devised their own method of lowering humanity from great heights. Bouncing against the wall is discouraged as it could entangle the ropes around each participant.
Instead, they carefully work the main rope through a handheld device in their left hands that allows them to control their speed of descent. Some of the rappellers seemed to just hang free while others were precise and patient, working their way down the side of the hotel to the amazement of those in adjacent rooms.