Anchor 1 Clinic at Devil's Lake State Park
Saturday, Mar 16, 2024 (7:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Event Information
- Description
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This clinic provides an introduction to building top-rope anchors. Topics covered in this clinic include the use of natural and bolted rock protection, knots, hazard and risk mitigation with top-rope anhors, and a variety of rigging systems. Top rope rating or equivalent knowledge is required.
We will begin our clinic at the CCC parking lot at 8 am and finish around 4 pm. You can expect to be back in Madison around 5:00 pm.
Items to bring:
- At least 2L of water
- Lunch and snacks
- Sturdy closed-toed hiking shoes
- Sun protection
- Helmet*
- Harness*
- Climbing shoes*
- Belay device*
*can be rented from HMC, email a gear manager (gearmanager@hoofermountaineering.org) to reserve
Optional items to bring (we don’t expect anyone to own these, but if you do, it can be useful to learn on your own gear) :
- Personal tethering system (e.g. sling, PAS, prussik, or auto-camming device like a Grigri)
- Anchor gear (e.g. cord, slings, runners, webbing, lockers/non-lockers)
Transportation:
- Carpool with Tim - I have 3 spots, email me at timothy.t.yang@gmail.com for a spot.
- Meet at Memorial Union Circle (parking circle between Memorial Union and Helen C. White hall) at 7 AM to carpool, otherwise you can meet at the CCC parking lot at 8 am.
Question? Email timothy.t.yang@gmail.com
- Event Type
- Lesson / Training (ratings may be achieved)
- Accommodation Information
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- Driving or Travel Details
- See description above
- Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
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- Food and Equipment Information
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Registration Count
Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
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All Participants | 3 | 0 |
Waiting List | 0 | 3 |