** DATE CHANGE** Anchors Update + Efficiency Tips - Thursday, Sep 04, 2014

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The Basics:
Event Type: Training 
Event Location: meet at Angels Cafe (North side of Edworthy Park) 
Date(s) & Time:   Thursday, Sep 04, 2014 07:00 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Wednesday, Sep 03, 2014 07:00 PM  
Event Duration: 1.5-2 hours 
Difficulty Rating:   D1 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members & Guests, All Ages Welcome  
Attendee Screening:   Registration is First-Come/First-Serve
Maximum Group Size: 20
Maximum No. Guests: 10
Minimum Group Size: 2
Maximum No. Guests Per Member: 0
Number Registered So Far:   11 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:
Sorry- had to change the date as it conflicted with the Calgary section monthly meeting! Oops! Trying to equalize your anchor? Thinking about putting in more so-so trad pieces to make a stronger anchor? Think again! Come learn the new thought on anchor building and equalization (hint- your anchor is never equalized anyhow- so stop trying). I'm looking to share some of the information I learned from Cyril, Matt and Nick on this year's sumer leadership course. Expect a fairly informal night, with some initial demonstration and then the opportunity to practice/discuss as the group wishes. This will not be an in depth anchors course, more of an overview of new concepts within anchor building and quick tricks/tips on efficiency when switching over at a belay station.
Required Items to Bring:
Warm clothes and a headlamp.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Items with which to practice anchor building (long accessory cord and/or long slings, a few trad pieces, several locking beaners and several non-lockers) if you want to practice different methods of favouring the strong piece slightly.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:   4105 Montgomery View NW. Use the Edworthy Park parking lot at Shaganappi Trail and Bowness Road. We'll meet beside Angel's Cafe, then head over the bridge into the park. If it rains, we'll hide out in the shelters to practice.  

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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Registration for this event closed on Wednesday, September 03, 2014 at 07:00 PM.