Rock climbing anchors are highly important, must haves if you would like to go climbing on your own. There’s nothing like setting up your own harness systems, ensuring your safety on a climb and eventually reaching the summit you’ve been targeting. This is why taking up anchor building classes is very much crucial, especially if …
Is your anchor ERNEST? Equalized, Redundant, No-Extension, Strong, Timely This setup includes 3 points of protection; one natural (left red nylon sling wrapped around a rock) and two cams. All three points are equalized, brought to the center (towards the direction of the pull) and tied with an overhand knot – making this a …
Often times we are approached by individuals that are interested in rock climbing, but do not have friends with common interests or know where would be best for them to go. Most of the local outdoor rock climbing areas require equipment and knowledge that is a bit ahead of a rock climbing beginner. Other indoor …
This is a great question we hear frequently from students: What gear will I need for rock climbing? Most try rock climbing and once they like the sport enough to invest in it, they start shopping for gear around town or online. Like I mentioned on a previous post, “Spending a little, saves you a …
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After learning beginner knots, how to belay, and anchors people often ponder, what rock climbing class should I take next? The next step would be learning to lead routes. Yes, leading is a very important aspect of climbing, because there are many routes out there that do not have easy access to set up Top Rope, therefore you …
“This weekend with Dennis H. Taylor, Olga Ortiz, Chris Rodriguez and group of others who are not on Facebook… spent two amazing days in Joshua Tree Rock Climbing. This was my second trip of actual rock climbing and my fourth time climbing ever. I swore I would never rock climb after some serious rock wall …
When it comes to doing our jobs, we strive to always do our best and make sure we are knowledgeable enough to conduct our daily duties. This same concept applies to many aspects of our lives, not just work. So when we get outside and do activities for fitness or entertainment it is important to …
If a mama bear and her cub can rock climb… so can you!
A “must take” class if you want to start climbing outside on your own. The goal of the class is to learn how to set up safe rock climbing anchor systems where the belay is at the bottom of the cliff. You will learn what NOT to do, practice several new knots and methods for setting up …