Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:21:41 -0700 From: Nathan Bronson To: alpine-club [AT] lists.stanford.edu, climbing [AT] lists.stanford.edu Subject: Anchors I Class: Topropes Do you know how to climb and want to climb outside, but don't know how to rig anchors or set topropes? Are you tired of being dependent on friends or organized trips for your outdoor climbing because you can't set your own anchors? The Stanford Alpine Club (SAC) will be offering their Anchors I class this weekend. Take the class and take your first step towards climbing independence! We will cover the equipment and techniques required to set and evaluate anchors rigged from fixed objects such as trees and bolts. This class is geared towards those with some climbing experience and with solid skills in belaying, rappelling and basic knots. Taking the Alpine Club's Intro Climbing class, or equivalent, is sufficient preparation for this class. We haven't decided yet whether to have the outdoor session on Saturday (April 5) or Sunday (April 6), so make sure to indicate your preference when you reply so that we can meet the schedules of the most people. Classroom session: Thursday April 3rd 7pm until 8:30 Location: TBA (most likely in the Clarke Center S360 behind Peet's) Outdoor session: Saturday April 5th or Sunday April 6th (not yet decided) All day Location: Castle Rock State Park The cost for the class will be $15 for Alpine Club members and $25 for non-members. Gas and food is not included; we will arrange carpools to Castle Rock from Stanford. To apply for the class, please reply to this e-mail answering the following questions: 1.) Name, Stanford affiliation, and year. 2.) Are you an Alpine Club member? 3.) How long have you been climbing? 4.) How often (or how many times) have you climbed indoors? 5.) How often (or how many times) have you climbed outside? 6.) Rate your knowledge of toprope anchors: 1 = absolutely no clue 2 = I know a little bit, but not enough to make one on my own 3 = I might be able to make one with some help 4 = I think I can make one, but I wouldn't want to climb on it unless someone inspected it. 5 = I can make anchors that I'm comfortable climbing on 7.) Have you taken the Alpine Club's Intro to Climbing class? 8.) How interested are you in learning to lead climb? 9.) What makes you want to take this class? 10.) Can you come if the outdoor portion is on Saturday? On Sunday? Which works better for you?