This clinic will cover building climbing anchors in different scenarios including tree anchor systems, sport climbing/bolted anchors, and traditional rock anchors with cams and nuts in a single pitch type environment used in both rock climbing and ice climbing.. Familiarity of top rope climbing and equipment listed below recommended.
DATE
SUNDAY OCT 26TH 10AM-2PM
Peabody Ice Climbing, Fenton MI
Class Size: 6
COST: $70/person
WE WILL COVER:
- Anchor fundamentals
- Constructing anchors using bolts
- Constructing anchors using trees and other natural protection
- Intro to building anchors using traditional equip. (ie cams and nuts)
Qualifications: Due to the nature of this class you need a certain knowledge base prior to this type of clinic.
1. Familiar with basic climbing techniques including belaying and basic knots
Gear: You will need your own gear in order to participate in the class. Plan to be outside the majority of the time unless there is heavy rain
1. Helmet- (can be rented)
2. Harness
3. One 7-8mm cordelette ~15 feet. (ie anchor building cordellette)
4. Two 48 inch nylon runner/sling
5. Two locking carabiners
6. Two non-locking carabiners
7. Two quickdraws
8. ATC belay device
9. Webbing (optional)
We have additional equipment for demonstration and use.
Instruction provided by a Certified Single Pitch Instructor with the American Mountain Guides Association