This is an introduction in anchor building for top roping where there are existing bolts in place. This is not a refresher course. This is more for new climbers that want to get into the outdoors climbing in single pitch crags and want to learn how to setup good anchors. Also we we learn how to safely rappel.

Prerequisites: Basic knot skills (figure eight, clove hitch, water knot (aka ring bend/tape knot), double fisherman’s)

Requirements:

-Harness

-Helmet

-Suitable clothing for the weather 

-Cord  (7 or 8mm) (min 6m)

-Non-lock biners (min 2)

-Locking biners (min 4, more recommended)

-Available sewn slings (optional)

Topics to cover:

1) Ropes Basics

 a) Static v.s. Dynamic

  b) Fall Factor

2) Anchors: Rock Climbing

 a)What is the Goal?

 b)What is the strength of the anchor?

 c)Types of anchors 

3) Rappelling

The plan is to meet at Tim Horton's parking lot at Hwy 7 and Coast Meridian in Coquitlam at 8 am. We will be heading to Dennett Bluff climbing crag in Coquitlam. If the weather is not cooperating, the course will be rescheduled.