Outdoor Approach: Advanced Anchors

Disclaimer: This course will be taught on indoor walls and in a controlled environment, therefore, the nuances of climbing on real rock will be discussed but not practiced. Mesa Rim recommends using this course as a starting point and seeking out professional outdoor guiding services and/or mentorship before climbing alone. This course will not cover the placement and application of traditional climbing gear. The learning objectives for participants of this course are to:

• Gain familiarity with common fixed anchor components such as bolts, hangers, quick links, chains, mussy hooks, and rap rings
• Gain familiarity with outdoor fixed anchor component assessment
• Gain familiarity with common anchor building materials and tools
• Understand and be able to tie a variety of fundamental knots and hitches used in anchor building
• Understand and build common climbing anchors for bolted anchors
• Understand appropriate applications of the above techniques

• Lead climbing certified at Mesa Rim.
• A minimum of six (6) months of climbing experience.
• Advanced reservations are required.
• All participants must be at least 14 years of age
• Reservations can be made online (recommended)

• This is an advanced course for climbers who have six (6) months of climbing experience.
• Recommended class(es) to take prior:
  • Intro to Lead Climbing
• Climbing is a physically demanding activity that carries inherent risks. Please follow instructions carefully, use the provided equipment correctly, and respect the rules and guidelines of the climbing facility. Always consult a medical professional before participating in any physically demanding activity, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions.

• Climbing shoes (non-aggressive recommended)
• Harness
• Assisted braking device (ABD, e.g. Grigri or Jul)
• Chalk bag
• Optional gear:
  • Personal anchor building materials (e.g. extra carabiners (lockers and non-lockers, slings, cordage, etc.)
• Participants are advised to wear athletic clothing (breathable and stretchy) and must bring water and or snacks to the session.

Mesa Rim Cancellations

If Mesa Rim cancels a program, participants may:

• Reschedule to a future program of equal or lesser value
• Receive a full credit or refund (including any balance from rescheduling to a lower-cost program)

Participant Cancellations

15+ Days Before Program:

• Reschedule, receive full credit, or receive a full refund

7–14 Days Before Program:

• Reschedule, receive full credit, or receive a 50% refund

7 days or less:

• No rescheduling, credit, or refund available

No-shows:

• Participants who fail to arrive at the designated Mesa Rim location within 30 minutes (subject to instructor discretion) of the scheduled start time for the event will be treated per the 7 day cancellation policy.