In this moment of broader social and cultural introspection regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault, we feel it’s important to acknowledge that our smaller community of climbers may not be immune from these issues. The disturbingly high results of experienced sexual assault/harassment from a recent survey within the outdoor community is an imperative for us all to stop and re-examine our community.
Vermont Anchor Replacement is primarily focused on ensuring the safety of fixed protection and attempting to provide a safe environment for climbers to recreate in. It’s therefore a logical extension of our mission to support any work that seeks to make climbers safer.
On today Monday August 27th we stand with our peer organizations in the outdoor community to express our support for the #SafeOutside initiative. The #SafeOutside initiative seeks to combat SHSA (sexual harassment/sexual assault) specifically within the outdoor community. Please take the time to review the #SafeOutside initiative and the survey results that spurred this project at http://www.americanalpineclub.org/safeoutside
Greg,
I just became aware of your site, its one of the more informative, responsible and solid presentations on anchor replacement effort Ive seen.
I am an retired government engineer, (thirty-six years) and have been climbing for 52 years.
We replace climbing anchors here in Southern California, mainly in Joshua tree. I have focused principally on developing a consistent and rigorous extraction process, I have 5 failed extractions out of 1100 anchors replaced, (all 5/16″ size and above) these occurred during the initial learning period.
I generally don’t advertise my efforts but you appear to be someone who may benefit from them.
Do you have any interest in seeing what I have developed?