Climbing Anchors
Anchors for top-ropes and belays are essential for safe climbing. Learn here about different kinds of anchors; gear for anchors; how to choose anchor placements; and constructing safe anchors.
The Top-Rope Anchors and the Belayer
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
The most important parts of the top-rope climbing safety chain are the anchors and the belayer.
Building a Safe Top-Rope Anchor
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
The 3 basic skills you need to know to build a safe anchor system for top-rope rock climbing.
Choosing the Best Site for Top-Rope Anchors
The first skill you need to safely create top-rope anchors is to select the best site for them on the cliff-top.
The first skill you need to safely create top-rope anchors is to select the best site for them on the cliff-top.