
Rock Climbing Anchor Course
This intermediate course provides an in-depth look at building solid artificial and natural anchors in a safe and efficient manner. This is a very in depth anchor building course and will cover everything from ground anchors, 2 bolt, 3 piece, natural and monolithic anchors and different options of construction and materials.
This is a full day class and will last between 6 and 8 hours. Be prepared to be outside all day with a 30 minute break for lunch (lunch is not provided).
Please email us if you have any questions - winswildadventures@gmail.com
Some topics that will be covered include:
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Rock and Natural feature assesment
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Equipment selection, and correct application
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creating quality load-sharing anchors
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creating anchors using natural and artificial components
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single pitch anchor construction and evaluation
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fixed gear evaluation: bolts, pitons, slings, stopper etc..
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a detailed look at artificial gear placements
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climbing equipment construction, properties, limitations, and proper uses
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common myths and legends about climbing equipment
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equipment testing
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multiplication of forces vectors, pulley systems, cantilevering, leverage, shock loading