BSAONBELAY 2-DAY ANCHOR COURSE
This course is
offered to adult leaders with
little or no climbing
experience who wish to become the best BSA Climbing
Instructors
they can be. 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 safe with a program built on redundant safety procedures.
After taking the
anchor course you may continue your training
with us during an apprenticeship program
during which we
provide multiple training dates. 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
bsaonbelay anchor gear giving
participants time to
assess and acquire their own equipment.
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
BSA INSTRUCTOR.
MORE BELOW
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 request
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 1/4 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,
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
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.
George White
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.
The Big Burd-
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 2007/2008 season.
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Thank you from BSAONBELAY Paul Espinoza III |
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