  Anchoring
Clinic
Mount Tamalpais State Park
Trip Details
Class Description: Learn
the art of both constructing and analyzing top-rope and belay
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 gyms, and are thinking about
climbing outdoors.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable clothes for cold and hot weather
- Shoes or boots with good traction
- 2-3 quarts of water
- Food (sandwich, fruit, energy bars)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Retainer straps for glasses
- Medium size backpack to carry your items
- Consider bringing a tip for your instructor / guide for
exceptional service
- Parking fee $6
Optional: Any
personal climbing gear that you would like to use for your
class. Gear will be inspected and approved by your guide
on the day of the course.
Level: Beyond
Basics or equivalent is recommended
Price: $110
Time: 9:00
AM to approximately 3:00 PM.
Outback Adventures Provides:
- All essential climbing gear.
- Safety equipment (helmets, etc.)
- Experienced, friendly guides
Directions: From
Highway 101, take the Highway 1 North exit towards Stinson
Beach. You will find this exit off highway 101 just north
of Sausalito. 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
signs toward the East Summit, and continue all the way to
the end of the road, where you will find a large parking
lot. There is a rest room, refreshment stand, and fresh water.
Please be prepared for the parking fee of $6. 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, right off Highway 101. Meet your guide next
to the restrooms where you will find a bulletin board.
Meeting Place: Meet
at the Mount Tamalpais East Peak parking area next to the
rest rooms.
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