Anchor 1 Clinic at Devil's Lake State Park

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 south shore 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*
• 35-50 liter Backpack 

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:

• Personal vehicles - be prepared to chip in for gas!
• 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 south shore parking lot at 8 am. 

Question? Email arremus@wisc.edu