Rigging a Two-Bolt Anchor

Perhaps the most common rigging set-up in high-traffic canyons, such as you'll find in the Zion area, the following is the "Standard Rigging" for a two-bolt anchor. EQUALIZED, TIED OFF RIGGING FOR TWO BOLTS

Anchor Techniques, KnotstjonesAugust 28, 2020anchoring, basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, equalizing bolts, rappelling anchors, tubular webbing, two bolt anchor

How to Rig a 2-Ring Retrievable Anchor

"Retrievable Anchors" are those where the webbing used to form an anchor is retrieved, leaving nothing behind. There are several good reasons for doing this including:

Anchor Techniques, Ghosting, Rigging the Rope, Tech TipstjonesDecember 10, 2012anchoring, basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, Canyoneering, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, how-to, Leave no Trace, retrievable anchors, tech tips, anchors

Knots for Webbing and Anchors: The Overhand on a Bight

OVERHAND ON A BIGHT The other "most-useful" knot in webbing is another overhand-type, the Overhand on a Bight. This is tied in webbing just as it is in rope.

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How to Tie a Water Knot and Build a Webbing Anchor

As a prelude to Water Knot instruction, a bit of mountain wisdom from Edward Whymper is appropriate: "There have been joys too great to be described in words, and there have been griefs upon which I have not dared to dwell…

Anchor Techniques, Knots, Tech TipstjonesNovember 9, 2012anchoring, basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, bight, Canyoneering, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, knots for webbing, rappelling, water knot, tech tips, anchors

Simple Canyoneering Knots: The Overhand and Figure Eight Knots

"To me the simple act of tying a knot is an adventure in unlimited space. A bit of string provides a dimensional latitude that is unique among the entities." ~Clifford W. Ashley,

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