This course is geared toward building rock climbing anchors and the gear you will need in order to do so!
This course will teach you the most efficient and appropriate techniques given the type of gear you have and where you'd like to build your anchor. We will cover the following:
- Traditional Anchors
- Sport Anchors
- Tree/Rock Anchors (Natural)
- Gear placement
Max client to guide ratio is 6:1
Requisite Experience
It is recommended that you can create the following knots prior to the course:
- Overhand on a bight
- Figure 8 on a bight
- Figure 8 follow through
- Clove hitch
- Double Fisherman
Dates
Available Dates
May 14, 2022
May 15, 2022
May 21, 2022
May 22, 2022
May 28, 2022
May 29, 2022
May 30, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 5, 2022
June 11, 2022
June 12, 2022
June 18, 2022
June 19, 2022
June 25, 2022
July 2, 2022
July 3, 2022
July 10, 2022
July 16, 2022
July 17, 2022
July 23, 2022
July 24, 2022
July 30, 2022
July 31, 2022
August 6, 2022
August 7, 2022
August 13, 2022
August 14, 2022
August 20, 2022
August 21, 2022
August 27, 2022
August 28, 2022
September 3, 2022
September 4, 2022
September 10, 2022
September 11, 2022
September 17, 2022
September 18, 2022
September 24, 2022
September 25, 2022
Prices
Refer to overview pageItinerary
Meet around 8AM and spend a full day learning to build rock climbing anchors!Equipment
Please let us know if you need to rent a harness, helmet, or climbing shoes.
Gear Guide / Packing List
Technical Gear
- Helmet, UIAA/CE approved for climbing, Petzl Scirocco
- Harness with belay loop, UIAA/CE approved for climbing, Petzl Hirundos
- Climbing Shoes
- Approach Shoes (optional, bring if you have them)
- Nut Tool, for removing nuts/stoppers (optional)
- Non-locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Locking Carabiners, 5 carabiners
- Belay Device, Tube style belay device, Petzl Reverso, BD ATC Guide
- Assisted Braking Device, ABD style belay device, Petzl “GriGri” (Optional)
- 1 Prusik loop, fixed 4’ loop of 6mm nylon cord or purpose built loop like Sterling “Hollow Block”
- 1 Cordelette, 20’, 7mm nylon cord or 5.9mm Sterling PowerCord
- Double Length Sewn Runner, Black Diamond 18mm Nylon Runners 120cm
Rope, Rack, and Draws (Optional - If you already have these, please feel free to bring, otherwise they will be provided by your guide)
- Rope, One 60-70m "single" dynamic rope
- Rack, A lead climbing rack (Cams, stoppers/nuts, tri-cams, etc.)
- Draws, A set of 10-12 standard or alpine draws
Head and Neck Items
- Sun Hat - A Baseball Hat; Blackbird Mountain Guides Logo Hat
- Sunglasses - Dark Lens Glasses
- Warm Hat - Lightweight Warm Hat that Fits Under Your Helmet
Upper Body and Hand Layers (Depending on Weather)
- Long Sleeve Base Layer - Lightweight, Synthetic/Wool; Patagonia SunHoody
- Insulating Top Layers - Light to Midweight Insulation Layer; Patagonia R1 & Nano Air
- Puffy - Midweight Down or Synthetic with Hood; Patagonia Fitzroy or similar
- Softshell Jacket, Hooded – Weather resistant but breathable, not insulated or waterproof
- Light Gloves - Light to Mid Weight for cool temps
- Sports Bra - Wool/Synthetic
Lower Body and Foot Layers
- Underwear - Wool/Synthetic
- Socks - Midweight Wool/Synthetic; Darn Tough Via Ferrata
- Long Underwear - Wool/Synthetic “Long Johns”; Patagonia Capilene Air
- Softshell Climbing Pants - Breathable, Weather Resistant Pants - Marmot Scree Pants
Food and Water
- Water for a full day of climbing
- Snacks for a full day of climbing
Other Essentials
- Sun Screen (SPF 30 minimum)
- Lip Balm (with SPF)
Group Gear
Blackbird Mountain Guides will supply the following group gear for the trip, including:
- Guide’s First Aid Kits
- Wag Bags (Solid Human Waste Disposal Bags)
- Climbing Ropes
- Hardware for anchors
- Lead climbing rack (cams & stoppers)
- Draws and/or Alpine Draws