Fixed Anchor Maintenance Program

Established in 2020, the SLCA employs the nation’s 1st professional Anchor Maintenance Crew

The Wasatch has world-class rock climbing; the future of which depends on maintenance of the vertical infrastructure necessary for ascension and descension of climbing routes.

The mission of the SLCA’s Fixed Anchor Maintenance Program is to assess the current condition of established anchors, identify and monitor current and future maintenance needs, and replace antiquated and unreliable anchors as necessary and in partnership with land owners and agencies.

Resources

Anchors Replacement Handbook

Fall Protection Handbook

Best Practices: New Routing and Anchor Maintenance

Five Considerations For Fixed Anchor Maintenance

“Can You Trust That Bolt?”

PSA: Mussy Hooks and Lower Offs

Routes Maintained

Anchor Maintenance News

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Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous activity and we encourage anyone who participates to obtain the appropriate education and training in order to minimize accidents. We also encourage participants to consult resources including but not limited to guiding outfitters, SAR, Utah Avalanche Center, ranger stations, and weather reports. Nevertheless and although tragic, accidents can happen even when the participants have the proper training and have consulted authorities on conditions. Participants in outdoor climbing are assuming a risk, just as they do in skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, or other outdoor activities. Anchors once maintained by the SLCA are not guaranteed to be in the same state or condition as when they were maintained.