"Placing and removing fixed protection."

Run by Matt Jones

The aim of the day is to place/update fixed equipment/climbs at a suitable venue, and give attendees hands-on experience in the process involved, to include: Rigging and rope work systems for cleaning and equipping climb sites. Testing/decision making of suitable quality of rock for fixed protection. A knowledge of different types of bolts. Hands on experience of placing both resin, expansion and removable bolts. An understanding of the ethics/considerations/guidebook updates etc involved.

Maximum numbers: x4

No minimum.

ALL those attending must be competent in independently ascending and descending a fixed

rope: eg using a Petzl Gri-Gri/equivalent and ascender system (there are multiple variations of course), including, but not limited to:

• AMI Members

• Rope Access Workers with a strong climbing logbook

• MT qualified (RCI/RCDI) instructors with a strong climbing logbook

• Trainee instructors with a strong climbing logbook

• Passionate and committed climbers with a strong climbing logbook

Kit list:

Minimum:

Need to provide own PPE that is fit for purpose for sport and trad climbing, and abseiling, and:

• Ascending and descending fixed ropes.

• Helmet.

• Clothes/overalls that are suitable for getting drill dust and resin on.

Preferable (to comply with Work at Height legislation, we need to work on a two rope system):

• Back-up rope device for 2nd rope attachment - eg Petzl ASAP. (These are available for

hire if needed)

• Semi-static ropes - 40m/50m is usually fine – need to have x2 lines to work on. (These

are available for hire if needed)

• Kit bag for tools.

• Clip-stick.

• Aid climbing equipment (skyhooks, etriers, etc)

• Additional PPE (see below)

Provided where required:

• Kit bag for tools.

• Clip-stick.

• Aid climbing equipment (skyhooks, etriers, etc)

• Work gloves.

• Safety glasses.

• Dust masks.

Available for hire:

• Semi-static rope 50m £10/day

• Rope back-up device and lanyard (S-Tec Enforcer) £15/day

If you have any questions or need further information, call/email Matt 07956004002,

matt@govertical.co.uk

 

Start

06/03/2026 09:00

End

06/03/2026

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

4

Venue

TBC

Town

Llandudno

County

Conwy

Country

Wales

CPD Points

1.00

Name

AMI

Phone

07956004002

Website

Booking/Details

Email