Patrick Weaver of AMI will be presenting at Brevard College on Friday the 20th.  This presentation will be part of the Adventure Education Conference.  The topic will be Anchor Rigging for Institutional Climbing.  The conference will begin at 9am and last until 3:45.  There will be a variety of presentation on topics related to Adventure Education.

Anchor Rigging for Institutional Climbing

This presentation will discuss various principles, equipment and rigging options for institutional climbing.  It will begin with a discussion on principles that affect force distribution and anchoring standards for institutional climbing.  Next the presentation will address why careful consideration of the selection of climbing equipment for rigging will increase security and safety for participant and instructors.  Participants will then get an opportunity to work through various rigging set ups for institutional anchors.

Bio Patrick Weaver

Patrick Weaver is an AMGA Rock Instructor and an AMGA SPI Director.  He holds a BS degree from IUSB in Secondary Science Education and a MA from Prescott College in Risk Management for Adventure Education.   Patrick Weaver currently teaches rock and ice climbing, AMGA SPI courses and exams, and is the Executive Director of Appalachian Mountain Institute, an instructional guide service located in North Carolina.