Top-Rope Anchor Systems

You are ready to become more independent and start setting up your own top-ropes. This comprehensive course is designed to teach you how to set up redundant safe top-rope anchors. We will use natural anchors as well as artificial (gear) anchors. The student will get first-hand experience building their own anchors. They will learn to analyze their own and other anchors. The student will also learn scene safety and risk evaluations. The emphasis will be on bottom belay anchor situations. The student should come prepared for a long day of learning, discussion and practice.

Time: First Sunday of the Month 8 AM until 5 PM Year Round
Place: Blue Ridge Mountains Charlottesville Area
Age: 17 and Older
Cost: $100 Per Person
Reservation: Required

Maximum Guide to Client Ratio: 4:1

Required Equipment: Small day pack, clothing appropriate for the weather, rain gear, water, food, and closed-toed shoes for hiking to and from cliff. Also, harness, climbing shoes (we may get to climb a little), helmet, two locking carabineers, belay device, and 1 prusik cord . The student may bring any protection they might like to use during the class, but it will be provided by the instructors as well.
Contact: Virginia Office 406-920-2808
All courses meet at the designated climbing area