This is a Zoom Technical Review Session (TRS) for how to safely set up and clean a bolted (sport) anchor. This session is aimed at folks who know their basic knots (eg how to tie in), and have been gym climbing indoors. It will take place at 8 pm on May 12th.

The goal of this class is to teach new to outside climbers how to build, and clean, a bolted anchor safely as they begin to lead and follow outside.

Note - We will NOT be teaching how to lead climb in this session. This session is a good fit for you if you have been lead gym climbing inside and want to learn the anchor component to climb safely outside, OR if you are a TR climber who wants to be able to clean routes when your friends take you outside.

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Suggested Materials To Bring

• 4-6 Locking biners

• 2 non-locking carabiners or locking biners (for pretend bolts :)

• A rope (or something that can stand in for a rope, like a cordelette)

• Harness

• Quad length (240) sling or cordelette

Required Learning Stuff

• Pre -Session Work:
  Watch 8 minute Cleaning a Toprope Anchor video at bottom of page. (Don’t worry about the rapelling part)

• This is a comprehensive handout we will refer to during our session and is an excellent resource. MITOC TRS - Intro to Outdoor Sport Climbing

Topics Covered:

• Safety Mindset - Weight checks

• Quad anchors

• Cleaning on Rap Rings (or similar)

• Cleaning on Quick Clips (or similar)

General Structure - For each of the 3 skills

• Learn - Slide / Visual Presentation - ~5-7 mins

• See - We demonstrate - ~5-10 mins

• Do - 3 rooms - small group practice - 5-20 mins

Vision Photo for Signup Answer