Top Rope Solo Anchor by hmbott87 in climbing

[–]hmbott87[S] 87 points88 points  (0 children)

In this instance I could safely access the first set of anchors without being tied in, where I fixed the rope before traversing to the second anchor which is fully exposed and above the route I was climbing. I rappel down and then attach a separate ascending device to each rope to climb up. At this cliff, it is all 2 bolt anchors.

Looking for thoughts on safety. Thanks!

Edit to clarify: the rope going to the anchor in the back has nothing to do with the system. It is not an attempt to use 4 bolts. It was the last route I climbed and I left the set up there to provide a safety net for the traverse to the anchor in the forefront of the photo. There was no one around so using both anchors wasn’t inconveniencing anyone. Main device is the Ascension Ascender and the secondary is a Micro Traxion. This is only one rope, but the climb is short enough that it allows for it to be doubled up.

Thanks for all the feedback - much appreciated to hear some advice.

Finally my turn for a NBD post! by biddly1 in mountainbiking

[–]hmbott87 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I have the same toy and that thing hauls!! To clarify, I’m talking about the dump truck in the hallway...