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

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.

Anchor Techniques, Knots, Tech Tips, Rigging the RopetjonesNovember 22, 2012anchoring, basic canyoneering knots, basic climbing knots, bight, Canyoneering, canyoneering knots, climbing knots, Knots for Canyoneering, overhand, tubular webbing, anchors, webbing, tech tips

The Swiss Seat - A Simple and Safe Webbing Harness for Canyoneering

Sometimes it is a good idea to tie a harness from a length of webbing. Canyons in North Wash often only have one or two rappels, so a temporary webbing harness works well there. Sometimes your partner will goof up and forget his harness…