Building Safe Anchors & Setting up Top Ropes
Learn from the best in the business how to build safe belays and become more independent at a single pitch crag.
We'll do our best to cover all the basic fundamentals, to help you become more independent outdoor rock climbing. Top-roping is a great way to access climbing outdoors safely, but you'll need to know how to set up a top-rope, and the risks and hazards that are related to that. You'll learn how to identify secure anchors, place trad. gear such as wires and cams, and then be taught the best rope techniques to link these anchors together to create a safe main anchor. Personal safety is key, as is anchor and rope choice, as well at the route you've chosen to climb suited to the level of ability to those in the group.
This clinic will run -
1.30pm to 5pm - Saturday Afternoon
9pm to 12.30pm - Sunday Morning
9pm to 12.30pm - Sunday Morning
Clinic Highlights
Build on your existing skills to become more independent outdoor rock climbing
Learn how to identify safe anchors and place trad. gear securely
Practise different rope skills to set up top-ropes safely
Expert coaching and instruction
Skills Learned
- General crag safety
- Route choice
- Identifying secure anchors
- Linking anchors together
- Rope choice
- Placing trad. gear
- Personal safety whilst setting up
- Refreshing climbing technique
Additional Event Information
Course Dates & Booking
Meet the Team
Christian Türk
IFMGA Swedish Mountain Guide
Christian was born in Sweden and had his first skiing experience in Austria as a youngster.
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Steve Jones
IFMGA British Mountain Guide
Perhaps the most experienced British guide working in the Alps, Steve has lived in Switzerland for more than 30yrs. He is a member of the Swiss Guides association as well as the British Mountain Guides.
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Tommaso Dusi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Tommaso is a an experienced Italian mountain guide and regular year-round ISM team member. He loves the mountains and helping people to connect and find happiness in nature.
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Carlo Cosi
IFMGA Italian Mountain Guide
Carlo Cosi was born in Padua, northern Italy, and has been a Guide since he was 23. He is a National Climbing Instructor and has a degree in Physical Education.
Read MoreEquipment
- Helmet*
- Harness*
- Belay Plate and screwgate karabiner
- Any slings and other trad gear you have and want to bring along
Any items with a (*) can be borrowed at the Arc'teryx event
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