Trad climber in the learn to lead Trad climbing course practicing cam placement in a crack in order to build an anchor.

$279 Per Person

 

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In this 8 hour single pitch anchors course, we will cover the basic fundamental skills needed to competently construct climbing anchors in a single pitch setting.  Protection placement, load distribution strategies, simple vs complex anchors, top and bottom access will be covered during the program.  This course is entirely focused on learning about and enhancing your anchoring skillset.  

 

 

 

Booking Info

A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance due 30 days prior to your trip. If you book a trip within 30 days of the start date, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Once you have selected your trip dates, click “Check Availability”. You will receive an email confirming your trip dates and a link to purchase after completing the “check availability” form.

YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL WE HAVE CONFIRMED TRIP DATES.

Pay a 50% deposit per item

Details

Minimum Eligibility Criteria: Previous outdoor climbing experience, competence in belaying and rappelling, reasonable level of fitness to participate or the day

 

Length: 8 hours

 

Maximum Ratio: Up to 4 participants

 

Minimum Age: Under 18 will need written consent from parent/guardian

Skills Covered

  • Leave No Trace Principles and Outdoor Crag Etiquette
  • Risk Management in the Single Pitch Setting
  • Equipment Selection
  • Natural, Artificial and Fixed Protection
  • Protection Placement
  • Bringing the Anchor Components Together
  • Accessing the Anchors
  • Protecting Yourself at the Cliff Edge

Price Includes

Does Include:

  • AMGA Trained/Certified Guide/Instructor
  • Group Climbing Equipment
  • Ropes
    • Technical Hardware – carabiners, protection, belay device, etc
    • Technical Softgoods – slings, cordelette, anchor rope, etc
  • Personal Climbing Equipment
  • Climbing Shoes
  • Helmet
  • Harness

Does Not Include:

  • Food
  • Transportation
  • Lodging
  • Trip/cancellation Insurance
  • Non-technical Personal Items – clothing, pack, sunglasses, etc
  • Rescue Insurance
  • Park Entrance Fees (if applicable)
  • Guide Gratuity
  • Unforeseen costs incurred outside of the control of SAI

Equipment List

Clothing   Bottom

  • Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
  • Shorts for hot weather

Top

  • Fleece or lightweight down sweater
  • Lightweight wind shell
  • Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
  • Short-sleeved shirt
  • (Optional) Sun hoody

Head

  • Baseball hat – for sun protection

Hands

  • 1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great

Feet

  • Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
  • Cotton or Synthetic socks

Technical Equipment 

  • Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops.  Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers. 
  • Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.  
  • Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
  • 2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
  • Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes

*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it. Food

  • 2L of water
  • 800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc

Personal

  • Backpack – 25-30L
  • 2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each. 
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Smartphone