Climbing Anchors 101

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Be the leader in your group of friends by learning how to build your own 2 bolt anchors when climbing outdoors! Our Climbing Anchors 101 course will teach you how to build the most commonly used rock climbing anchors for climbing outdoors on your own. During your time in our Anchors 101 course, you’ll be taught three different anchoring systems using a variety of materials, carabiners, and techniques all while under the supervision of our AMGA certified guides. Anchors such as the pre-equalized cordelette, self-equalizing equalette (sliding-x), and the Quad anchor are what we will focus on in this course. Our Guides will ensure safety is addressed and applications will be modeled using personal anchoring systems while you go to work building your own 2 bolt anchors in the field with us.

CLIMBING ANCHORS 101

California

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This course is for climbers who want to understand and practice common two-bolt top-rope anchor systems for outdoor climbing. It is especially useful for gym climbers transitioning outside and newer outdoor climbers.

  • Instruction focuses on commonly used systems such as the pre-equalized cordelette, self-equalizing equalette or sliding-X, and the quad anchor, using different materials, carabiners, and configurations.

  • Some basic climbing, knot, and belaying familiarity is helpful. Your guide will assess your background and explain the required foundation before progressing to hands-on anchor construction.

  • Yes. Participants build and evaluate their own anchors in the field under guide supervision. Instruction includes practical application, personal anchoring systems, safety considerations, and selecting an appropriate configuration.

  • Climbing Anchors 101 primarily focuses on two-bolt anchors. Climbers who want to learn anchors using removable traditional protection should consider Trad Climbing 101 or ask about a customized course.

  • Specific equipment depends on the venue and customized course plan. Golden State Guiding will provide a gear list explaining required personal items, technical equipment, and anything supplied or available to rent.