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Practice Anchors at Cattle Call Wall Area?

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Chelly Young · · Los Alamos, NM · Joined Nov 2014 · Points: 0

{Las Conchas/Jemez Valley Area/NM}

Hi there--

I have been thinking of how valuable it would be to have practice anchors at the Cattle Call Wall area (specifically off to the side of Johnny Can't Lead).
Years ago when learning to clean, it was extremely helpful for me to be able to use the practice anchors in the School Room Area at Maple Canyon. Just a few inches off the ground allowed me to simulate cleaning while another pair of eyes could watch and critique my process.
Recently, I'm finding myself watching instructors teach others how to clean using simulated anchors. I think it would be very beneficial to have real chain anchors in a position that simulates the climbing experience.
I have someone willing to install them and would like to provide them as a service to the climbing community.
Looking for feedback; do you think this would be valuable?

Chelly :)

WadeM · · Auburn, Ca · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 481

Screw two bolts into the side of your house

Chris Wenker · · Santa Fe · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,887

No, that's not necessary.
An instructor is able to walk around to the top of either Ow Now at Cattle Call or Garden Party at Gateway and directly observe and direct a student cleaning an anchor.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Arizona & New Mexico
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