As well as creating a belay for bringing up a second, building solid and reliable anchors is an essential aspect of the following:
- Setting up a top-rope
- Abseiling (such as for gear retrieval, sea cliff climbing, retreat, rescue)
- Self lining (moving up and down a fixed line such as for photography, route cleaning/gardening)
- Top Rope Soloing
Whilst there are some common principle, each of these has a different set of considerations which will be covered in some detail
A very hands on course which will cover rock rigging principles and examples of use. The following topics will be covered:
- Personal safety
- Anchor selection (ideal through to minimal)
- Use of gear, slings, rope, cordalette
- Equalisation options
- Masterpoint above vs below the edge
- Rope management
- Etiquette considerations
- Re-directs / re-anchors
There will be lots of scope for answering questions and looking at specific use-cases as well as plenty of climbing / abseiling / ascending options.
This one day course will run at a single pitch crag which maximises learning opportunities and is most appropriate for the forecast and prevailing weather conditions.
The day will be entirely crag based, meeting 09:30 and typically finishing 16:00.
All technical equipment will be provided but if you wish to use your own gear then feel free to bring it along.
Please refer to the FAQs for other information and guidance.
For 2025 this course can be arranged between April and October.
£110 per person (max 4 persons)