Get tips and techniques on rock climbing gear, equipment, and knots, and learn how to set anchors for lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Learn how anchors work for lead and top rope climbing while you're out mountain or rock climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Using a clove hitch when you anchor during top rope rock climbing is discussed in this free video series.
Prusik knots allow you to anchor yourself and climb up the rope anytime you need to hold onto the rope without tying a knot. Learn more about top rope rock climbing techniques in this free video series.
Learn how to use trees for anchors for lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Learn about different knots you can tie in order to climb to a tree you found at the top of a cliff in this free video series.
Learn how to use boulders for anchors for lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Use the shape of a boulder to your benefit and learn how to tie a knot to various sized boulders when top rope rock climbing in this free video series.
Learn how to use existing rock bolts for anchors for lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Stopper placements, constrictions and how to judge the solidity of a rock is discussed in this free video series.
Finding a good crack to place a stopper and how to evaluate the size and usefulness of a crack are examined in this free video series.
Learn how to use cams for anchors for lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Figure eights, cordelettes and pre-equalizing are a few elements that come together when joining anchors. Learn more about rock climbing in this free video series.
Equalizing an anchor and letting the direction of the anchor pull you is a self-equalizing anchor system. Learn more about rock climbing techniques in this free video series.
Create a self-equalizing anchor with a few pieces of gear and a bowline on a bight knot. Learn more about top rope rock climbing in this free video series.
Learn how to remove anchors in lead and top rope climbing in these free rock and mountain climbing videos.
Man has been climbing trees, hills and mountains for centuries; however, as a sport, rock climbing began at the end of the nineteenth century in Germany and England. Since then, it has grown into a world famous sport that hundreds of thousands participate in. There are several different types of climbing, each having its own grade of difficulty and danger; and it is considered one of the more extreme sports because of the high risk involved, no matter what type of climbing you do. But when the proper rock climbing techniques are employed and safety procedures are followed, it can be a very enjoyable and safe sport.
In these free rock and mountain climbing instructional videos, learn how to set anchors for lead and top rope climbing. Having strong anchor points is crucial to a safe and successful climb. Get professional tips and techniques on using strong rope knots to secure your climb. Learn how to rock climb with natural anchors like trees and boulders. Discover how to join anchors together for a more stable climb in unstable conditions. Watch this series and use these tricks on your next rock climbing trip.
Bill Killough-Hill Bill Killough-Hill has been teaching rock climbing at Zoar Outdoor since 1995. He is an AMGA certified top rope site manager and keeps fit climbing with students at the Academy at Swift River where he runs an adventure program that also includes whitewater kayaking, cross-country and downhill skiing and mountain biking. Zoar Outdoor was established in 1989 as the first outdoor center on the Deerfield River in Massachusetts. Since 1989, Zoar Outdoor has offered the best in New England white water rafting trips, kayaking clinics, canoeing instruction, rock climbing classes, fly fishing and bike rentals for adventurers of all abilities, from beginners to experts. www.zoaroutdoor.com dkdk
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