Spring 2006 Climbing Anchor Clinic at Promontory Point

Saturday, April 8 at 9:00 AM (Rain Date April 15)

Format:

This will be an informal, hands-on, peer-taught clinic covering the construction of various types of climbing anchors on rock. Climbers of all skill levels who are members or guests of the Outdoor Adventure Club or the Chicago Mountaineering Club are welcome to participate.

Proposed topics:

1. Simple Anchors
   1. Natural Anchors
   2. Passive Protection
   3. Cams
2. Complex Anchors
   1. Knots
   2. Anchor Dynamics
   3. Customization
   4. Analysis
3. Toprope Anchors
4. Hanging Belay Construction and Self-Rescue Techniques

References:

Those with little or no experience setting anchors may wish to look through these texts before attending the clinic.

1. Climbing Anchors by John Long
2. Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, edited by Graydon and Hanson

What to bring:

The temperature is likely to be in the 40s or 50s, so dress warmly. Bring a harness if you wish to practice belays or rescues. The OAC will provide a few ropes and tubular webbing, but we will be dependent on individual participants for most other trad gear; therefore, please bring whatever gear you can (and mark it so that you can recognize it).

Lunch:

A picnic lunch will be provided. This has been generously funded by the Student Government Fincance Committee.

Directions:

Promontory Point is on the lake shore at South 55th Street. (Map)

Contact:

If you are interested in participating, or have any suggestions, please email Devin (dstrick-at-uchicago-dot-edu)