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

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Some topics that will be covered include:

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• Rock and Natural feature assesment

• Equipment selection, and correct application

• creating quality load-sharing anchors

• creating anchors using natural and artificial components

• single pitch anchor construction and evaluation

• fixed gear evaluation: bolts, pitons, slings, stopper etc..

• a detailed look at artificial gear placements

• climbing equipment construction, properties, limitations, and proper uses

• common myths and legends about climbing equipment

• equipment testing

• multiplication of forces vectors, pulley systems, cantilevering, leverage, shock loading