Class Details

Top Belay Systems and Advanced Top Rope Anchors

$165 | Great Falls, VA or Annapolis Rock, MD | Top rope anchor building proficiency required

Go beyond the basics with advanced climbing systems for top-belayed sites—whether you’re interested in broadening your top rope trip options or refining your trad and/or multi-pitch systems.

This is an advanced climbing systems class to increase your toolkit of skills for safe, effective handling of complex top-managed sites, including top rope sites with no ground access (such as many crags at Great Falls, VA).

2024 Dates

  • 6/9

  • You’ll learn:

    • A review of V-rig style top rope anchors

    • How—and when—to elevate a master point for increased safety

    • Top belay and lower techniques

    • Basic haul systems

  • What’s included:

    • Any personal gear you need (harness, helmet, shoes, etc.)

    • All class gear

    • Take-home handouts and quick reference guides

    • Group first aid kit