Gym to Crag: Anchors and Rappelling

This class is aimed for climbers looking to get outside on their own, and who are seeking instruction on how to set and clean rope anchors on bolted climbs. This course also covers how and when to rappel. This course happens in the gym to prepare climbers for their own outdoor outings, specifically for sport climbing or top roping on bolts.

  • Relevant Knots: Bight knots, friction knots and hitches

  • Common Anchors and Gear Seen Outdoors: Fixed Anchor Systems, Bolts, Hangers, Mussy Hooks, Chains, Quick-Links, Rappel Rings

  • Going “In-Direct”: What, How, When, Why? Gear used and types of methods for going “in-direct”

  • Intro to Top Rope Anchor Set Up: 2 Quickdraw Anchor and Quad Anchor set up

  • Cleaning Styles - Lowering and Rappelling: Learn about and gain confidence in cleaning anchors to lower and cleaning anchors to rappel

Prerequisites: MUST be top rope certified at MetroRock


Must be at least 14 years old

3 Climbers : 1 Instructor with a 2-person minimum

Guests | $160

Members | $80

A 2 hour follow up will be offered to all students. They are welcome to set this up individually or with a partner from the class. In the followup students are able to focus on specific aspects of the class more in-depth, in a smaller group setting. 

*$60 Per Participant for 2 Hour Follow Up*


To schedule a course outside of the times on the calendar, email programs@metrorock.com.


Make sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled class time to check in. Late arrival will result in the need to reschedule your class.


Climbing is inherently dangerous. This class is intended to alleviate risk but does not eliminate it entirely.