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Climbing Anchor Course


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This course will take an in depth look at building solid artificial and natural anchors in a safe and efficient manner.

We will look at rock and natural feature assessment, effective ground, top rope, and multi-pitch anchors, equipment selection, application, and correct usage.

Both the novice and expert will come away with many new skills at the end of this one day course.

Topics Covered:
  •  ​Creating quality load-sharing anchors.
  •  Creating anchors using natural and artificial components.
  •  ​Single and multi-pitch anchor construction and evaluation.
  •  ​Rock and natural features evaluation.
  •  ​Fixed gear evaluation: bolts, pitons, slings, and stoppers.
  •  ​A detailed look at artificial gear placements.
  •  ​Climbing equipment construction, properties, limitations, and uses.
  •  ​Common myths and legends about climbing equipment.
  •  ​Climbing equipment testing.
  •  ​​Multiplication of forces will be covered, such as vectors, pulley systems, cantilevering, leverage, and shock loading.




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  • Home
  • AMGA Calendar
  • Courses
    • Climbing Anchor Course
    • Sport Climbing Clinic
    • Traditional Lead Climbing
    • Multi-Pitch Climbing
    • Self Rescue
  • Guided Trips
    • Lake Climbing
    • Half Day Rock
    • Full Day Rock
  • Our Guides
  • Contact
  • AMGA Students
  • Bolt Store