Speakers are
volunteers who feel somewhat knowledgeable and
are willing to
help others achieve basic knowledge in an area-
they are by no
means experts, and may in fact not be the most
knowledgeable
person in attendance. The goal is to help
improve the knowledge
and skill level of all members who participate
on mountain trips
through regular skill updates. Discussion and
participant input is
welcomed during sessions.
Susan is a self-professed nerd for all things
anchor, including
equalizing, materials, and loading. Christine
has plenty of experience building anchors in
different situations & rock.
This session will focus on the following:
EARNEST (Equalizing, Angles
Appropriate, Redundant, Non-
Extending, Strong, and Timely), and how to
balance these desirable
anchor characteristics. There is almost always
trade-offs to be made.
Basic anchor building (e.g. two bolts)
More complicated arrangements (e.g 3+
"equalized" pieces,
considering upward pull)
Limitations & how to choose what kind of
anchor technique is
appropriate
Basics of the materials (e.g. spectra,
cordalette, dynamic vs
static, etc)
After a group discussion, we will move on to
hands on anchor
building practice.
Required Items to Bring:
Harness, anchor building items (biners, slings,
cordelette, etc), appropriate clothing for an
evening outdoors in June (Rain or shine, we'll
still do the evening, the shelter can keep us
dry).
Recommended Items to Bring:
If you are really keen, read up this article
ahead of time:
http://www.rescuedynamics.ca/articles/pdfs/Earn
estAnchors3.pdf
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Use GPS to navigate to this park, it is a tricky
neighbourhood! If you are using transit, it is a
3 minute walk from Sunnyside train station (Go
North along the East side of the LRT line).
Notes:
** ‘How to suck less and be more better at’
is put on by
volunteers, who are by no means experts or
guides, just people
who are willing to share some knowledge in an
area. Discussion
and participant input is welcomed. All levels
of
experience and knowledge are welcome!
Cancellation Policy If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Calgary Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
Trip Feedback If you have any feedback, positive or negative, concerning this trip or any other, we want to hear from you! You can send any feedback you may have to the Section Chair.
Waiver Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to the participant having signed the
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”). The Waiver is a legal document in which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY!
Members participating in this activity do not require a separate Waiver.
Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver
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presented for completion at the start of the Activity.
Registration for this event closed on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 12:00 PM.