Traditional Anchor Building

This clinic is focused on traditional anchor building including gear placement, theory, rock quality, site selection, etc.

This clinic:

Dates

Sunday, July 26

Location

Boulder, CO

Cost

$40

Limited availability

Tsopani is offering a 5 hour Clinic developed by AMGA Instructor Team Members and taught by AMGA Guides to teach the fundamental concepts of anchor building and how to practically build them in the field. This is open to anyone who is interested in expanding their mountain skills to a higher level and a base

Old greek shepherd

Old greek shepherd

Old greek shepherd

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain peak with one man on top and another climbing

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Mountain climbers battered hands

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Georges Livanos scaling a mountain with a cigarette in his mouth

Developed By

IFMGA Guide and AMGA Instructor Team Member Jason Antin

Who Is It For


  • Climbers working towards leading trad climbs 

  • Trad Climbers looking to better understand the theory and concepts of anchor building  

  • Climbers looking for feedback on their anchor building and tips to building other types of anchors

What You Will Work On

Throughout the clinic you’ll work on:

  • Gear Placement 

  • Theory (SERENCE and ERNEST) 

  • Site Selection (Rock Quality, Comfort, ECT)

  • Building Anchors

  • Progression into less common anchors

Limited availability

Details

Location
Colorado Front Range

Clinic locations may include Castle Rock or Boulder Canyon depending on conditions.

Duration
Approximately 5½ hours

Cost
$40

Capacity
Enrollment is intentionally limited to provide a hands-on learning experience.

What to Bring

A detailed gear list and meeting location will be provided after registration.

Important Information

Capacity is intentionally limited. Reserve your place while spots remain.

Dependent on Weather.

Limited availability

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About Tsopani

About Tsopani

Tsopani is a mountain-rooted project focused on building technical apparel through real use and professional input. The work is guided by shared standards and shaped over time in close connection with the people who use it.

Grounded in craft, tested in the field, and carried by community.

Tsopani is a mountain-rooted project focused on building technical apparel through real use and professional input. The work is guided by shared standards and shaped over time in close connection with the people who use it.

Grounded in craft, tested in the field, and carried by community.

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