50 Non-Textbook Anchors I Trusted My Life To

Learn How to Make Stronger Anchors in Less Time

Does it take you longer than 2 minutes to build a bomber rock climbing anchor? Do doubts of your anchor's strength have you nervously adding more gear, and burning precious daylight? Do you hate being passed or tailgated by other climbers on popular routes? Has your partner ever given your anchor the long-stare when they arrive at your belay? If you said yes to any of these questions, then your anchor building skills have room for improvement. This course shows you how to build real-world anchors that are super strong, and are quick to build. This course will give you a working knowledge of the optimal gear used to build climbing anchors, their limitations, and their advantages. It will give you several new "tools" for your anchor building toolbox. These are critical skill for tackling bigger routes.

We start with a foundational level of anchors, and then build toward advanced techniques and "tricks" that will help you create strong and fast anchors. We then dive into the decision making process of some real world examples. The course is designed specifically for those that are into multi-pitch rock climbing, and climbers that want an insider's look at an IFMGA guide's thought process regarding the anchors he chooses to build in a host of different, common and uncommon, situations.

Additionally, when you enroll in this course you will also have access to a private Facebook group that will be administered by Mark Smiley, where the learning continues. In the group you will receive direct feedback on YOUR anchor photos. Kickstart your path to become a faster and safer climber!

So if your dreaming about tackling your first Grade IV or V climb, this course will help prepare you to send in style.