Remember to extend the anchor point sufficiently to prevent your climbing rope from wearing the rock. It’s a good idea to use rope protectors over any rigging to prevent damage to slings/ropes and the ...

At Bowles, Harrison’s, Stone Farm and Bulls Hollow, belay anchors have been installed at the top of most climbs. Don't thread the climbing rope through these, but set up a non-stretch belay using a ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying ... least slack in the anchor rope. This prevents the belayer (you) from being pulled off the floor in the event ...

Without proper preparation, ice climbing ... a top rope where the rope is securely anchored above you. If possible, ask the trip leader if he or she can walk you through the top rope anchor ...

Rock climbers mobilized against a move to restrict the fixed anchors they often leave behind in wilderness areas. A National Park Service proposal to restrict use of rock-climbing anchors in ...