No reading is required for this course; but some students like to study before hand in order to get the most out of their course. For the Learn to Lead course we suggest that students prepare by reading:
Rock Climbing Anchors: A Comprehensive Guide by: Craig Luebben, The Mountaineers 2007
All the techniques featured are useful in Climbing Anchors but not all are focused on in the course. We suggest that you concentrate on the following techniques. Even if you are familiar with some of the techniques listed please review them before reading on.
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Natural & Fixed Anchors .................. Chap. 2 pg. 57- 71
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Chocks ........................................ Chap. 3 pg. 76-87
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SLCD’s ........................................ Chap. 4 pg. 102-110
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Rappel Anchors ............................. Chap. 5 pg. 129-134
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Dangerous Carabiner Orientations ..... Chap. 6 pg. 142-143
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Traditional Belay Anchors ................ Chap. 7 pg. 152-168
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Traditional Leading ......................... Chap. 8 pg. 180-191
We can ship Climbing Anchors for $20.99. This price is 10% off retail and only available to those who are signed up to take an SRCS course.
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