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CLIMBING
ANCHORS

This day is ideal for someone who wants to learn how to place trad gear and build solid, safe anchors and is a fundamental skill for your traditional climbing or advanced scrambling journey.

THE

DETAILS

DATE

2025

17 April

29 May

Every year these dates don’t work for everyone, but if there are 2 of you I can offer this course at dates convenient to us both, just drop me a line at ppmountaineering@me.com with an idea of when works best for you

COST

£75 per person

1 day

Ratio 2:8

HOW TO BOOK

It's simple!

Click on the TO BOOK button and this will take you to Kelly Duffy Adventures where you can reserve your space.

We will contact you shortly before the course with the final details

My better half -Kelly Duffy Adventures- will be co-hosting this course with me and you will be booking the event with her.

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SO WHAT'S IT

ALL ABOUT?

Thinking of stepping into the mountaineering world of rock climbing? Then building a solid and safe anchor for your belay is the first fundamental skill for your traditional climbing or advanced scrambling journey. We will cover effective anchor building, how to place good ‘gear’, how much to place and where to position yourself for top-roping your second.

You'll be introduced how to place, nuts, hexes and cams correctly and be given a simple process to understand the mechanics of how to build a safe anchor.

Already have some basic experience? Then get challenged with some more advanced techniques to make you extra slick on your big mountain days.

This would also suit those looking to rig systems for 'bottom-roping' for beginners and family climbing.

emphasis of this course is introducing you to the core climbing skills working towards you becoming a self-reliant climber whilst enjoying as much rock as we can climb!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...

DO I NEED PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE?

You may have done some indoor or outdoor climbing and know how to belay a climber, this will allow you to get the most from your course.

WHO WILL RUN MY COURSE?

This course will be run by myself with Kelly Duffy Adventures

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

All specialist equipment such as harnesses, helmets can be provided however if you have your any of your own technical gear then you are welcome to bring it along. I will send you a detailed kit list once you confirm your place.

WHERE DO WE MEET?

All my courses are run in Snowdonia from Llanberis or Capel Curig. I will confirm the time and place when you reserve your place.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

All instruction and specialist equipment like ropes and climbing hardware.

WHAT"S NOT INCLUDED

Accommodation

Food

Personal Insurance

Personal equipment

BOOKING?

You will need to complete a booking form and full payment will need to be made at the time of booking.

WHERE CAN I STAY?

There is a full range of accommodation options in Snowdonia to suit every budget and taste. The ones suggested in FAQ operate independently from Paul Poole Mountaineering.