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Simple Anchors for Rope Work

An introduction to rope anchors for climbing, rope rescue and other expedition activities.

Module 1 Introduction
Unit 1 1. Anchors - Introduction  - Preview
Unit 2 2. Anchor Terminology  - Preview
Module 2 Anchor Considerations
Unit 1 3. Anchor Considerations  - Preview
Unit 2 4. Leverage on an Anchor
Unit 3 5. Critical Angle
Unit 4 6. Critical Angle
Unit 5 7. Determining Critical Angle
Unit 6 9. Selecting Anchor Points
Unit 7 10. Selecting Anchor Points
Unit 8 11. Other Anchor Points
Unit 9 12. Quiz
Module 3 Simple Anchor Configurations
Unit 1 13. Simple Anchors
Unit 2 14. Tensionless Anchor
Unit 3 15. Girth Hitch Anchor
Unit 4 16. Single Loop Anchor
Unit 5 17. Redundant Double Loop Anchor
Unit 6 18. Wrap 3, Pull 2
Unit 7 19. Double Loop Anchor
Module 4 Summary and Exam
Unit 1 20. Summary
Unit 2 21. Quiz