The AMC Anchors School is in the process of updating the curriculum and accompanying Manual. Please see below the current AMC Rock Climbing Manual chapters for Anchors and the accompanying supplemental material. Additional references include the well known standard "Mountaineering - Freedom of the Hills" 8th Edition and the Falcon Guide "Rock Climbing - The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Manual" by Bob Gaines and Justin Martin.
Anchors School Manual & Supplemental Updates:
- Chapter 11 - Intro to Anchor Systems
- Chapter 12 - Anchor Points
- Chapter 13 - Anchor Techniques
- Chapter 14 - The Physics of Anchors
- Chapter 15 - Anchor Systems
- Addendum 1 - AARS supplement - Knots and Hitches
- Addendum 2 - AARS-supplement-Component Anchor Points
- Addendum 3 - AARS supplement - Full Strength Anchors
- Addendum 4 - AARS supplement - Static Rope Anchors
Demonstration Videos:
- Clove Hitch https://youtu.be/FlHL91p4qjM
- Alpine Butterfly Knot https://youtu.be/PGswUCcf4yw
- Bowline Knot https://youtu.be/HJClsU7qmFE
- Slip Hitch https://youtu.be/ZHNVEOwtyX4
- Munter, Mule, Overhand https://youtu.be/ejl_NLw4xBM
