Camp Bobby climbing outdoors

   Here we have Bob, and Kevin watching Christopher climb. Dad is working the fireman belay, while Kevin belays his brother.     A fireman belay is used when you are learning to belay. It serves as a backup, in case the belayer makes a mistake while mastering the technique. The fireman belay should always stand …

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What to consider when setting up a top-rope on an exposed formation

We asked this climber a series of questions on why and how she set up this top-rope anchor: How come you chose to set up this anchor from the top? “It’s the end of the day and I am too tired to lead it.” What options did you have? “I had three options; trad lead …

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