Techincal Rock Posts
DARN Anchor Analysis
10 Uses for a Cordelette
By Scott Perkins, Head Guide 1) S.E.R.E.N.E. anchor when constructing a gear belay 2) Tie a ‘Quad’ for 2 piece belays and top ropes 3) Create an extended rappel with 3rd hand Autoblock 4) Escape a belay 5) Ascend a rope 6) Tie a “rescue spider” for tandem rappels 7) Cut it up for bail…
Read MoreVectors for Climbers
We’ve all heard about vectors. In physics, a vectors is loosely defined as an entity outlining the magnitude and direction of a force. The concept is important because–as we teach our clients–it is important to be aware in our climbing practices of how we multiply or add forces in our favor–or multiply or add forces to work against us. Loosely, one way…
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