What term is used to describe clearing the area along the zip line during setup?

• A. Sweep area
• B. Clear- zip alley
• C. Check- 5 h's
• D. Clip/instruction- clip zip static to the participants front belay loop & squeeze check

Answer: (B)

Clearing the zip alley is the action of creating a safe travel corridor along the zip line by removing obstacles, hazards, and people from the path from start to finish. This term specifically describes the setup step of mak­ing sure the zone along the line is clear, so participants can travel safely. That direct focus on the area along the line is why this term is the best fit. The other phrases refer to different setup activities: a general hazard sweep is broader than the specific zip-line corridor; the five H’s is a general safety check, not area clearing; and clipping/instruction relates to how the rope is rigged and how checks are performed, not clearing the travel path.