Last weekend saw the 2025 edition of the Climbing Works International Festival take place, with local, national, and international competitors testing their mettle on top tier boulders.
https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/t.php?n=779885
When and where is the best use of locking carabiners on an anchor? On the gear or bolts? On the masterpoint? Is it a multi pitch anchor, or a toprope? Can I use lockers on “half” of the anchor? It's a contentious and important discussion, so let's take a look.
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https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/snapgate-or-locking-carabiners-on-anchors
Sébastien Bouin recently made the first ascent of Wolf Kingdom F9b+, at Pic Saint Loup, France believing it to be his second hardest route ever.
https://www.climber.co.uk/news/seb-bouin-makes-first-ascent-of-wolf-kingdom-f9b/
Need to shorten your connection to the anchor when using a tether? It's common to unclip and reclip your locking carabiner, but this can increase the chances of clipping it incorrectly. Here's a simple and more secure method.
https://www.alpinesavvy.com/blog/how-to-safely-shorten-your-tether
