Class Details

Top Rope Anchors - Women’s Only Session

$150 | Carderock, MD or Great Falls, VA | Top rope climbing and belay experience recommended

Begin learning the technical systems of climbing with strong, solid top rope anchors—the first step toward becoming an independent outdoor climber and climbing wherever and whenever you want! You'll learn best practices and gain hands-on experience building solid and redundant top rope anchors using natural protection (trees and rocks) that you can climb on with confidence.

Our Women’s only courses are led by the most experienced certified, professional female guides in the region and are open to all female-identifying and non-binary students who want to learn new skills in a supportive, inclusive, community-focused space.

This class is also available as an all-gender session and as part of our Gym to Crag Weekend at Coopers Rock, WV

2024 Dates

  • 4/27

  • NEW - 8/3

  • You’ll learn:

    • Fundamental principles and current best practices for solid, redundant anchors using natural protection in common terrain

    • Anchor gear selection and use

    • Essential knots and backups

    • Terrain assessment, site safety (mind the edge!), and efficiency

    • Environmental impact mitigation

  • What’s included:

    • Any personal gear you need (harness, helmet, shoes, etc.)

    • All class gear

    • Take-home handouts and quick reference guides

    • Group first aid kit