Knowing how to build anchors is an essential part of climbing. This evening clinic will focus on placing solid protection and building secure anchors. You will practice and dial in all aspects of what it means to build a safe, solid anchor while getting direct feedback from the instructor.

Skills and techniques taught include:

• Why we use anchors
• Types of anchors
• Concepts of "ERNESTA"
• Evaluating natural features such as trees or boulders for use as an anchor
• Building anchors from natural features
• Evaluating existing bolts and pitons for anchors
• Building anchors from bolts and pitons
• Placing stoppers and cams and slinging horns
• Building natural protection anchors
• Tethering to an anchor
• Belaying directly from an anchor using assisted-braking belay devices

Doesn't fit your schedule?

Any of our pre-scheduled courses can be run as custom outings. If you're interested in a course but the dates don't fit your schedule please check out our custom guiding options.

How to Register:

• Register Online
• Call us at (801) 550 3986
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