Anchors
Build Better Rock Climbing Anchors
Rock climbing anchors are one of the most fun, exciting, and challenging parts of climbing. Once surrounded in mystery, now tech-tips, literature, and Youtube videos exist to help educate climbers of all experience levels about anchor craft. But at the end of the day, no instagram clip will help you learn like the hands-on experience and feedback you’ll get in this course. For us at Golden Mountain Guides, building efficient anchors is all a part of a fun day at the crag, and is one of the most important parts of climbing. The less time spent building anchors, the more time there is for knocking out pitches!
Solid anchor building skills serve as the foundation to build other advanced climbing techniques upon, like self-rescue and multi-pitch climbing. Join us for a full day course focused on building every kind of anchor you might encounter in the wild. Whether it's bolted, natural, or built out of cams and nuts, we will show you the way. Our AMGA certified rock guides and instructors are here to answer your questions and work with you to build solid anchors you could hang your Subaru off of. Well, if you can get your Subie to the crag, that is.
Once you can build your own anchors, you are able to unlock the next level of climbing adventure - multi-pitch and traditional climbing. If you’re desperate for big mountain adventures, anchor building will be the key skill that enables you to take on bigger objectives. Being able to build solid anchors with what happens to be left on your harness after finishing the last pitch is a skill often underestimated.
There are 100 ways to build a bomber anchor at each belay station, and it’s up to you to determine what the best way to get it done will be. This course is the perfect way to learn and practice those skills, so you can develop a keen eye to make the best decisions you can out on the mountain. This is an excellent followup course if you’ve taken an Intro to Trad clinic.
Did you miss the climbing course you really wanted to take? We can always offer any course as a Private Day instead. Contact Us to set up a Private Day.
Anchors
The Anchors clinic is designed for climbers who want a better understanding of how to build many different climbing anchors. This course covers both traditional anchors as well as bolted anchors and natural anchors. This day long course is packed with tips and tricks for how to efficiently build solid anchors. You'll definitely feel confident in your anchor building skills after this course!
Anchors are a critical part of our climbing system, and knowing how to build solid anchors is an investment every climber should make. In this course, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions, practice skills, and apply them in new ways. Practice makes perfect and we guarantee there will be lots of time to hone your anchor building skills under the watchful eye of an AMGA Certified Rock Guide and Single Pitch Instructor.
Prerequisites:
Some experience with indoor or outdoor climbing. We recommend our Gym to Crag Course and our Intro To Trad Course.
Highlights
Learn from a pro! Our guides/instructors have undergone rigorous training and certification to be able to teach you
Instructor demos and tons of hands on experience
Plenty of time to ask questions and practice new skills
You'll walk away from this course with an understanding of anchors for both single and multi-pitch climbs
This is a great course to meet new, safe, climbing partners while increasing your confidence
Topics Covered
How to build traditional and bolted anchors
Natural anchors and utilizing natural protection
Top rope and multi-pitch anchors
Essential gear and equipment
Top rope management
Risk mitigation at the crag
Protecting yourself as you set up anchors
Tips and tricks from an AMGA Certified Rock Guide
Price Includes
An AMGA Certified Rock Guide and Single Pitch Instructor
All necessary climbing equipment including harnesses, helmets, climbing shoes, belay devices, ropes, and protection
Professional guiding, instruction, and coaching throughout the entire day
Resources to further your climbing journey
Price Excludes
Transportation. You will be responsible for your own transportation to and from a designated meeting area
Gratuity
Personal items such as food, clothing, backpack, etc.
Entrance fees and parking fees (where necessary)
Course Dates & Price
Course Dates
May 13, 2023
July 9, 2023
September 16, 2023
Price
$225
Location
Clear Creek Canyon or Boulder Canyon
Course Length
8:00am to 4:00pm
Difficulty Rating
