Learn the ins and outs of one of the most critical components of any rope rescue: anchors.
About this Course
Anchors are the foundation on which we build our rescue systems. Rescuers must quickly decide on an appropriate anchor system for a given rescue situation. Usually, anchors need to be in place before other aspects of the rescue can proceed. Determining where anchors should be built and beginning their construction early are critical steps in timely rescue operations.
What You’ll Learn
Join us for the exclusive Anchors course where we’ll walk through must-know anchor concepts such as:
How to determine the appropriate anchors to build
Relative strengths and benefits of anchors
When an anchor should not be considered an anchor
Why redirect anchors should be carefully studied
How to use spring-loaded camming devices as part of an anchor system
Distributive versus Shared anchors
Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Welcome
1.1 Welcome
1.2 Course Material
1.3 Anchors From RLA Rope Rescue Technical Guide Chapter 5:
1.4 Anchor Considerations
Unit 2: Anchors Overview
2.1 Anchors Overview
2.2 Video Tutorial: Anchors & Anchor Systems
2.3 Quiz: Anchors Overview
Unit 3: Selecting an Anchor
3.1 Selecting an Anchor
3.2 Quiz: Selecting an Anchor
Unit 4: Single Point Anchors
4.1 Single Point Anchors
4.2 Bombproof Anchors and Anchor Point Considerations
4.3 Video Tutorial: Single Point Anchors
4.4 Video Tutorial: Tensionless Anchor
4.5 Quiz: Single Point Anchors
Unit 5: Multipoint Anchors Overview
5.1 Multi-Point Anchors Overview and Types
5.2 Slack Anchors
5.2.1 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Independent Secondary
5.2.2 Slack Anchor System: Independent Primary Shared Secondary
5.3 Tensioned Anchor SystemsFREE PREVIEW
5.3.1 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre-Tensioned Back-Tie Anchor System: Voodoo Hitch
5.3.2 Tensioned Anchor Systems: Pre Tensioning Systems- Non-Working 3 To 1
5.4 Load Sharing Anchors
5.4.1 Load Sharing Anchors: Dynamic 2 x1 LSA With An Adjustable Non-Working 3:1
5.4.2 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable 2 x 1 With Two Prusiks
5.4.3 Load Sharing Anchors: Adjustable LSA 3 x 1 With Double Figure Eight and Butterfly
5.4.4 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With A Butterfly and Prusik
5.4.5 Load Sharing Anchors: Clove Hitches and Figure Eight
5.4.6 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights and Butterfly
5.4.7 Load Sharing Anchors: 2 x 1 With Figure Eights
5.5 Load Distributing Anchors
5.5.1 Load Distributing Anchors: Fixed Rope with Double Loop Figure Eight
5.6 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors
5.6.1 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 X 1 Equalette LSA With Clove Hitches
5.6.2 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 2 X 1 Equalette LSA With Limiting Knots
5.6.3 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x 1 Cordelette LSA Anchor With Figure Eight
5.6.4 Cordelette Load Sharing Anchors and Load Distributing Anchors: 3 x1 In Line Cordelette LSA Anchor
Unit 6: A Closer Look At Multipoint Anchors
6.1 Shared & Distributive Anchors (Specified Multipoint Anchors)
6.5 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Anchors using Removable Bolts in a Highline Setup
6.6 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing Fixed Side Anchors with Removable Bolts
6.7 Video Tutorial: Tandem Stake Anchors
6.8 Video Tutorial: Staggered Anchors When Moving From 3:1 to 9:1 Mechanical Advantage
6.9 Video Tutorial: Marginal Anchors: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
6.10 Video Tutorial: Managing Friction: Anchor Considerations in Rope Rigging Systems
6.11 Quiz: Shared & Distributive Anchors (Specified Multipoint Anchors)
Unit 7: V Anchors, Part 1 (Conversations in Load Sharing)
7.1 V Anchors, Part 1
7.2 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for General All-Purpose Anchoring
7.3 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Top Rope Bottom Belay
7.4 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for Top Rope Bottom Belay (Using Anchor Bolts)
7.5 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System for Mirrored & Twin Tension Systems
7.6 Video Tutorial: Mirrored Skate Block: Configuration of the Bottom Anchor System
7.7 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Top Rope Top Belay Looking at MA Efficiency
Unit 8: V Anchors, Part 2 (Conversations in Load Sharing)
8.1 V Anchors, Part 2
8.2 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System: Friction Top Rope Top Belay, Tubular Belay Device
8.3 Video Tutorial: Load Sharing V Anchor Considerations in Industrial Two Tension Rope Systems
8.4 Video Tutorial: V Anchor: Small Team Raise & Lower System – Skyhook Rescue Systems
8.5 Video Tutorial: V Anchor System: Friction Top Rope Top Belay, Climber Rescue Gri Gri
8.6 Video Tutorial: Mirrored Skate Block Top Anchor Considerations
8.7 Quiz: V Anchors, Part 2
Unit 9: Back-Ups, Extensions, Back-Ties & Redirects
9.1 Back-Ups, Extensions, Back-Ties & Redirects
9.2 Video Tutorial: Back-Tie Load Distributive Anchor During A Skate Block
9.3 Video Tutorial: Back-Ties to Focus Float Anchor During A Two Rope Offset Dynamic Directional
9.4 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Anchor Redirects
9.5 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Extending the Anchor
9.6 Video Tutorial: Foundations & Concepts of Backup Anchors
9.7 Quiz: Extensions, Back-Ties & Redirects
Unit 10: Camming Units & Chocks
10.1 Camming Units & Chocks
10.2 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Cam Placement Overview
10.3 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Direction of Pull
10.4 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Cam Placement: Lobe Contact
10.5 Video Tutorial: Anchoring: Equalizing Anchors Without a Knot
10.6 Video Tutorial: Building Anchors with Spring Loaded Cams: Pull Test Using Metolius Camming Units
10.7 Quiz: Camming Units & Chocks
Unit 11: Introduction to Canyoneering Anchors
11.1 Canyoneering Anchors In Root Form
11.2 Video Tutorial: Sequencing Marginal Anchors
11.3 Video Tutorial: Using Friction in Building an Anchor
11.4 Video Tutorial: Deadman Anchor
11.5 Video Tutorial: Basket & Redundant Basket Anchors
11.6 Video Tutorial: Wrap 2 Pull 1 Variations
11.7 Quiz: Canyoneering Anchors
Unit 12: Traditional & Removable Bolt Placements
12.1 Traditional & Removable Bolt Placements
12.2 Video Tutorial: Inspecting Rock for Bolt Placement
12.3 Video Tutorial: Ideal Bolt Placement
12.4 Video Tutorial: Legacy Bolt: Drilling
12.5 Video Tutorial: Legacy Bolt: Installation
12.6 Video Tutorial: Removable Bolts
12.7 Traditional & Removable Bolt Placements
12.8 Petzl Coeur Pulse Removable Anchor System
12.9 Video Tutorial: How To Use the Petzl Coeur Pulse Removable Anchor System
Unit 13: Wrap Up
14.1 Wrap Up
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