Anchoring Clinic

Learn critical rock climbing skills to start climbing on your own - Level 3

Learn the art of both constructing and analyzing top-rope and belay climbing anchors. Techniques for anchoring off of bolts, trees, and boulders are covered, as well as using cams, nuts and other removable hardware. This course is essential for people who have experience at indoor rock climbing gyms, and are thinking about climbing outdoors.

Price:

$110

Locations and Time:

Castle Rock State Park, South Bay Area: 9am-3pm
Mount Tamalpais, North Bay Area: 9am-3pm

Prerequistes:

Introduction to Rock Climbing class or equivalent

What to Bring

Comfortable clothes for cold and hot weather
Shoes or boots with good traction
2-3 quarts of water
Lunch
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Retainer straps for glasses
Personal climbing gear (optional and subject to instructor / guide approval)
Medium size backpack to carry your items
Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for exceptional service

Outback Adventures Provides:

All essential climbing gear
Safety equipment
Experienced, friendly instructors / guides

Directions to Castle Rock State Park From San Jose

From San Jose, take Highway 85 North to the Saratoga Avenue exit. Turn left (Southwest) and follow the road through downtown Saratoga. Once in downtown Saratoga you will be on Highway 9. Continue on Highway 9 until you reach the stop sign at the summit. Turn left onto Skyline Boulevard. Follow the road for a few miles. The park will be located on your right. If you park in the main parking lot you will have to pay a $6 day use fee. Please allow yourself at least 30 minutes to get to Castle Rock after exiting Highway 85. Last food and gas is located in downtown Saratoga.

Meeting Place: Meet just outside the main parking lot at Castle Rock State Park.

Directions to Mount Tamalpais from San Francisco

From San Francisco, go North on 101. When you are just North of Sausalito, take the Highway 1 North exit towards Stinson Beach. Stay on Highway 1 through town and continue for a little over three miles. Turn right onto Panoramic Highway and continue up the road towards Mt. Tamapais. Follow the signs toward the East Summit and continue all the way to the end of the road where you will find a large parking lot. Please be prepared for the parking fee of $8. There is a rest room, refreshment stand, and drinking water. Please allow yourself at least 30 minutes to get to Mount Tamalpais after exiting Highway 101. Last food and gas is located in Tamalpais Valley Junction, just off Highway 101.

Meeting Place: Meet at the Mount Tamalpais East Peak parking area next to the restrooms.