Belaying From Above
Date: Monday, June 9th, 2025
Time: TBA
Place: The Boulder Garden
Price: Free to AAC Members and non-members
2025 Dates: June 23rd, September 29th, December 29th
Clinic Details
Description
Learn the skills and techniques needed to access routes from the top of the pitch. During the clinic, attendees will practice belaying directly from a two-bolt anchor. Then, attendees are invited to climb up to a ledge to belay and lower a climbing partner. This clinic welcomes all skill levels, it’s best suited for climbers familiar with some core outdoor concepts.
Group Size
8
Goals
Learn how to belay from above and manage related considerations
Practice with setting up & belaying from above
Required Gear - you will provide this gear, The Boulder Garden does not supply harnesses
Climbing harness and shoes
Optional Gear - we will provide this gear, you are welcome to use your own
A locking carabiner for a personal connection, or a PAS/sling for personal connection
Petzl Grigri (any version) and locking carabiner, and additional carabiner for a redirected brake strand
Links
Munter and Clove Hitches with Dale - this video was created during the pandemic as a virtual skills refresher for AMGA instructors and guides, it assumes the viewer has some awareness of context for the demonstrated content.
Location
The Boulder Garden
328 Roney St.
Durham, NC 27701