Arriving at an bolt anchor with a small stance? Clip a quick draw to the bolt, and then either clip or clove hitch yourself to the draw. This secures you while you build the rest of the anchor. Use the top carabiner of the quick draw as part of the anchor. See a step-by-step and photo sequence for both multi pitch and top rope.
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Consistency was key this year in the IFSC Lead World Cup
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Get caught up on how the event has been going before the finals today, which you can watch below
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Climbers found good conditions on a new line in the Mont Blanc massif
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The UIAA has been working for years to have ice climbing as a sport at the Olympics
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