Climbing in the Adirondacks
Gear Placement and Artificial
Anchors
ADIRONDACKS: New York
Ready for the next step? “Gear Placement and Artificial
Anchors” covers advanced topics including the proper usage and placement of
artificial protection and advanced anchor building. This course provides you
with the opportunity to learn the difference between active and passive
protection, spend time placing gear and learning how to connect it to make
anchors. Depending on student experience, lead theory will also be covered
followed by an opportunity to practice mock leads with feedback on your
placements. Self rescue clinics are also common during this course.
ADIRONDACKS: New York
Learn how to climb on some of the east's best rock! This course will introduce you to the world of rock climbing, including an introduction to equipment, knots, belaying, movement, and climbing techniques. Popular crags for intro clinics in the Adirondacks include the Beer Walls, Jewels and Gem, and South Colton.
Natural Anchors and Rappel Techniques
ADIRONDACKS: New York
Looking for some skills to climb on your own? This course covers the basics of setting up top rope anchors using natural protection such as trees and boulders. Guides also provide instruction on rappelling techniques such as the ATC, Munter hitch, and friction hitches to better and more safely manage your rappel. Participants set up their own top ropes, practice rappelling and most of all, climb! Popular crags in the Adirondacks for this course include the Beer Walls, Jewels and Gem, and Pitchoff.