Top Rope Anchors & Rappelling Course

$249.00$274.00

Learn the Skills & Enjoy a Lifetime of Thrills!

 

Learn the skills that will give you the confidence and freedom to take your climbing experience to the next level! Our comprehensive 1 day top rope anchor building course will teach you how to safely and efficiently build your own anchors while also covering rappelling techniques. Because there are so many variables when it comes to anchors, we strive to prepare you with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely build your own rock climbing anchors and to rappel back down to the ground in a variety of situations. Learning these skills will give you the confidence and freedom to take your climbing experience to the next level. You don’t even need to have your own equipment to take this course since we even provide all of the anchor materials and equipment needed for the day.

 

This course covers a wide range of scenarios with a focus on:

  • Setting up a top-rope anchor using bolts.
  • Setting up a top-rope anchor using natural features such as boulders or trees.
  • Using trad gear in top-rope setups
  • Webbing vs. slings vs. cord vs. rope
  • Advantages and disadvantages of different climbing materials and their uses
  • Equalizing your top-rope anchor with 2, 3, and 4 piece anchors
  • Advantages and disadvantages of pre-equalized vs. self-equalizing anchors
  • Rope management
  • How to rappel from the top of a climb
  • How to properly inspect your gear before/after use
  • Understanding about the forces applied on climbing equipment and anchor points

 

This is a Public Course – Check for Available Dates in our Events Calendar

You can also book this program as a Private Course

 

Start Time: 10:00am

End Time: 6:00pm

 

Locations: The Bluffs, Silver Harbour, Pass Lake

 

Cost:  

$249/person

 

Equipment Included: 

Harness, Helmet, Climbing Shoes, Personal Anchor System, ATC, Prussik Cord, Locking Carabiners, Webbing, Cordage, Slings, Ropes

 

Add-Ons Available:

-Photo Collection of your Experience ($25)

 

Rise and Shine, It’s Time to Go Climb!

 

Before submitting payment please confirm the date is available for the course of your choice. You can do so a variety of ways such as:

Submitting a Inquiry Form

Sending us a Message via the Contact page

E-mail info@outdoorskillsandthrills.com, or Call/txt 1-807-472-4742

 

Once your reservation is submitted check your e-mail for an automatic confirmation of payment (check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox right away) and we will get in touch with you within 48 hours to confirm all the details of your outing for you or your group.

 

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Policies & Procedures
All adventures/courses are confirmed and booked based on guide’s availability. Once a reservation is submitted check your e-mail for an automatic confirmation of payment (check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox) and we will get in touch with you within 48 hours to confirm all the details of your outing for you or your group.
After Submitting your Reservation: Each climber is required to fill out a Participant Information Sheet online. Please do this as soon as you’ve submitted your payment. This is to ensure we have all the information needed to provide you with the best possible experience and the properly fitted equipment.
Equipment Rental: The total cost of the trip includes the rental of all technical equipment needed for the outing: helmet, harness, rock shoes, ice axes, ice boots, crampons, and whatever else may be required for a specific course or adventure.
Transportation: Transportation to the rock climbing locations & ice climbing locations is not included. You will need to arrange a way to and from the climbing spot.
Waiver FormYou will be required to sign our Waiver Form before commencing the program. Participants under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian’s permission to complete registration. Minors who show up for an adventure or course without a properly signed waiver by their parent or legal guardian will not be allowed to participate. At Outdoor Skills And Thrills we take great pride in ensuring our participants have a fun and safe experience. The proof is in the records – we are proud to say that we have never had an incident or injury occur during any of our guided outings! Nonetheless, we do want to make sure you are aware that rock and ice climbing is a dangerous activity that can result in death, paralysis or serious injury.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Once a reservation is submitted we hold a $50 non-refundable deposit per person. All program deposits are non-refundable, and the full amount becoming non-refundable 48 hours prior to the date of the reservation. Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to make any date changes to your reservation. All requests for cancellations or date changes must be submitted in writing to info@outdoorskillsandthrills.com.We reserve the right to cancel any program due to weather or route conditions, guide health, or for any other reason deemed necessary by the guide. In such cases, we are not responsible for expenses incurred by the client in connection with the trip such as airfare, car rental, equipment purchases, etc. If we cancel an outing prior to the trip date, every effort will be made to reschedule for another available date within the current season, or held as a credit to be used within 2 years. By its very nature, climbing is an uncertain endeavor, and many factors can influence the outcome of a trip. Accordingly, once a trip begins, we are unable to offer refunds for weather related cancellations, or for trips that end prematurely due to weather, route conditions or circumstances within, or affecting, your group.
Cancellation/Health & Interruption Insurance: It is important to make sure that your current plan covers you in the case of an illness, accident, cancellation, or interruption prior to or during your trip; get extra coverage if necessary. In the case of a trip cancellation or interruption, we cannot be held responsible for expenses incurred by the client in connection with the trip such as airfare, car rental, equipment purchases, etc.
Drugs and Alcohol: No alcohol or drug use is allowed on our programs. We have a zero tolerance policy and no climbing is ever permitted under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Shipping: If you have purchased a copy of Thunder Bay Climbing: A Guide To Northwest Ontario’s Best Kept Secret, please expect 2-10 business days for your shipment to arrive. All sales are final.