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Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection

Description: Learn the basics of building climbing anchor systems. We will cover climbing gear, knots, evaluation and use of natural and fixed protection, and equalizing the forces on the anchor. Traditional climbing gear use is covered in Artificial Climbing Anchors. This is a hands on program where you will build climbing anchors. This outing will focus on construction and assessment of anchors and not on climbing movement.

Skills you'll learn:

Learn how to identify and build effective, solid climbing anchors. Learn about a variety of anchors, both natural and artificial. Learn how to place removable anchors. Learn about common gear used to build climbing anchors and how it can be used in a variety of different environments.

Duration: 6.0 hours

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Required Legal Form:
This course requires the participant to read and sign a liability release form before participating. Please see "Required Legal Form" for the session you are registering for. You will need to print, sign and bring the form to your class.

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ROCK CLIMBING ANCHORS CLASS - NATURAL & FIXED PROTECTION

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6/23/2013 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PDT

Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection
Auburn Quarry, Northern Sierra | More Information and Directions
Students can meet at the REI in Roseville at 8am and group transportation will be provided. Alternatively, students can choose to meet at the venue at 9:30am. Please note that if driving yourself to the climbing suite a $10 state park parking fee is required for each vehicle (cash only).
Group Size: 6
Required Legal Form: Climbing (CSP) (pdf)

Member: $90.00
Non Member: $110.00
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Spots left: 2
Total spots: 6

7/13/2013 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT

Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection
Castle Rock State Park | More Information and Directions
Group Size: 12
Required Legal Form: Climbing (CSP) (pdf)

Member: $90.00
Non Member: $110.00
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Spots left: 3
Total spots: 12

7/28/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT

Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection
Sugar Loaf, Northern Sierra | More Information and Directions
Students can meet at the REI in Folsom at 7am and group transportation will be provided. Alternatively, students can choose to meet at the venue. please contact the REI Outdoor School Senior Instructor at clindse@rei.com or (916) 759-3440 for detailed meeting directions and times.
Group Size: 6
Required Legal Form: Climbing (pdf)

Member: $90.00
Non Member: $110.00
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Spots left: 6
Total spots: 6

8/18/2013 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM PDT

Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection
Castle Rock State Park | More Information and Directions
Group Size: 12
Required Legal Form: Cycling (pdf)

Member: $90.00
Non Member: $110.00
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Spots left: 12
Total spots: 12

Rock Climbing Anchors Class - Natural & Fixed Protection Gear List

Gear to bring to class:

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Gear provided by REI: