Knowing how to build climbing anchors is an essential skill for mountaineers. In this short video, IFMGA Guide Mark Smiley gives a quick run down on how to upgrade crappy climbing anchors to ensure that you’re safe in the mountains.
Watch Upgrading Crappy Climbing Anchors with IFMGA Mountain Guide Mark Smiley
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This is just a video – not a training course. To learn how to properly build anchors, seek out proper instruction from a certified mountain guide.
Official Description From Vimeo:
The Grand Teton is in my backyard. I love climbing and skiing this mountain and it was killing me to see all the trash on the mountain. So I thought I’d do something about it. Maybe you will learn something from watching the before and after of making these anchor upgrades.
Want to learn more? I climb around the world with people eager to learn how to take their game to the next level. smileysproject.com
mark@smileysproject.com
