Anchors I clinic at Devil's Lake State Park

This clinic provides an introduction and/or refresher 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 anchors, 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 3 pm. You can expect to be back in Madison between 4 and 5 pm. 

This event has a $5 reservation fee that will be refunded after attendance.

Items to bring:

• At least 2L of water
• Lunch and snacks
• Sturdy closed-toed hiking shoes
• Sun protection
• Day pack (about 15-25L)

• Helmet*
• Harness*
• Climbing shoes*
• Belay device*

*can be rented in advance 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 practice with your own gear) :

• Personal tethering system (e.g. double-length sling, PAS, prussik, or assisted-breaking device like a Grigri)
• Anchor gear (e.g. cord, slings, runners, webbing, lockers/non-lockers)

Transportation:

• Option 1: Meet at the CCC parking lot at 8 AM (C76Q+8P Merrimac, Wisconsin).
• Option 2: Meet at the Memorial Union Circle (circle between Memorial Union and Helen C. White hall) at 7 AM to carpool. Please let me know in advance if you need a ride since spots are limited!

Questions? Email carl.simon.adorf@gmail.com