BSAONBELAY 2-DAY ANCHOR COURSE
This course is
offered to adult leaders with
little or no climbing
experience who wish to become BSA Climbing
Instructors.
We are now also offering this course to anyone who just wants to understand the
complexity of top rope anchor building in a safe ground based program .
We offer the highest quality training covering simple
to complex top rope anchors. We teach you using the latest
equipment and safety techniques, giving you the tools to keep
your scouts and family safe with a program built on redundant safety procedures.
After taking this
anchor course you may continue your training
with us during an apprenticeship program
during which we
provide multiple troop outing dates that you can use as on the
job training.. You will be setting anchors,
helping run
program,
and learning all skills required of a
BSA
Climbing Instructor; a
great way to learn while having fun at the
same time.
To help
bsaonbelay
participants during their apprenticeship
we provide all anchor building gear giving
participants time to
assess and acquire their own equipment.
During my Anchor Course, I learned that I have many tools in my Anchor Bag.
Anchors are fundamental but, setting single
or rigging multi-anchor systems
(as in belays) is gained from expert direction and practice. Slings work
well on a horn or a tree.
But, not in a crack. Conversely, a piece of Pro
will not work on a horn. We need proficiency in all to ensure a safe and
enjoyable
outing! Even experts need training or placements could be tragic.
Climb Safe, Big Burd
THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED THROUGH THE BSA. IT IS A PROFESSIONAL TOP ROPE
ANCHOR COURSE PROVITED BY THE BSAONBELAY STAFF OF VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS
TO UNIT LEADERS AND OLDER SCOUTS WHO WISH TO BUILD A SAFE SCOUT CLIMBING
PROGRAM. THIS COURSE PROMOTES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPONENTS
AND SAFETY SYSTEMS USED FOR SETTING TOP ROPE ANCHORS AND IS OFFERED AS A
SAFE AND COST EFFICIENT WAY TO BECOME A CONFIDENT BSA INSTRUCTOR.
Courses run 8 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 8 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. It is primarily a ground based
course at an undeveloped site in the Victorville area or Joshua Tree with extra cost for camping. Because of the
intensive instruction clinics are limited from 1 to 3 participants. Dates start in September but are always available upon your requests throughout the year.
Contact Paul Espinoza for cost and available dates.
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Leather
gloves Insulated drinking cup Lunch, drinks and snacks Fast food available within 1 mile |
Stove Hot water Coffee Hot Cocoa Tea Available all day |
ALL NECESSARY ANCHOR
GEAR IS PROVIDED DURING COURSE
GEAR IS ALSO AVAILABLE DURING YOUR APPRENTICESHIP ON
BSAONBELAY UNIT OUTINGS
GEAR SLING, WEBBING,
CORD, SLINGS, STOPPERS, HEXES, TRI-CAMS, SLCD’S, CARABINERS
Come with nothing and leave with knowledge
So, whether you have a
little bit of experience or you are brand new to climbing, this course is
designed to teach you basic
anchoring systems. We will share our
experiences to give you a good start in anchors, climbing ethics, and
BSA
recommendations, as well as a funny story or two.
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What to expect
Day 1
Your Instructors will pre-set protection (pro) and teach you how to equalize a SERENE anchor system using a cordelette.
Next, we will teach you how to set your own passive pro with stoppers and hexes adding tools to your toolbox.
Hexes in active mode are very easy to understand but harder to place. They will help identify your problem solving
strategy and your puzzle solving ability.We will also introduce you to Tri-Cams, a three-point device that goes where other devices cannot. Some climbers use
these almost exclusively as their weapon of choice because of their multiple configurations.Spring loaded camming devices (SLCDs) are where the real fun starts. You will appreciate the ease of placement and the
range of sizes while you continue to developing your skills in setting anchors.After lunch, we will step back a little and demonstrate a simple way to anchor a top-rope climb with webbing. This is a very
inexpensive way to start your budding “anchorship.”Now that you have set a few equalized anchors, we will show you how to anchor the belayer, set a safety line, and extend
the master point.Throughout the day, we will assess your anchor skills. We will finish day one with a review of your progress and the next
day’s program.
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In life we are Taught how to use many tools.
After
Good Instruction our Anchor Bag holds
the
answers to a fun and safe outing.
George White
What to expect
Day 2
The second day will start with a quick refresher in SERENE anchor systems addressing any weaknesses before moving on
to skills that are more difficult.Finally, we will move on to multi directional self-equalizing anchors for setting two routes on one anchor system or
accommodating a wandering climb that zigzags across a large rock face.After you have a grasp of anchor systems, you will put it all together by setting a full route with a top-rope anchor, safety
line, and belay anchor. Then you will climb on your own anchors using your center of gravity and learn to belay correctly.You will build a rappel station with safely lines, learn to belay from the top of rappel, and learn the artful fun of rappelling
If this sounds like something you can sink you teeth into - this course is for you. With a healthy respect for safety
procedures and skill in setting top-rope anchor systems, you and your troop can have a safe and fun climbing experience.
We hope you will join us on our 2009/2010 season.
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Thank you from BSAONBELAY Paul Espinoza III |
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