Bolting Workshop – Sergeant Crag Slabs

Run by Dan Robinson 

11th September 
Sergeant Crag Slabs
2 places available
£20 per person
1 CPD point
Open to AMI and BMG members

The Day

The main objective will be to replace the existing tree abseil with a new bolted lower-off.

We’ll climb to the existing station, inspect the current tree anchor and surrounding rock, consider the best position for the replacement lower-off, and then install the new system.

The workshop will be very practical, covering the complete process from assessment and decision-making through to drilling, cleaning and resin-bonding the new anchors.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will gain practical experience in:

• Inspecting existing lower-offs and tree anchors
• Assessing the rock and choosing an appropriate anchor location
• Selecting a position that provides a clean and practical abseil station
• Drilling and preparing holes correctly
• Cleaning holes for resin anchors
• Installing and resin-bonding fixed anchors
• Discussing bolt types, materials, corrosion and long-term anchor integrity
• Looking “behind the hanger” at the less obvious factors affecting fixed-anchor safety

There will also be plenty of time throughout the day for wider discussion around bolts, corrosion, inspection, replacement decisions and good practice.

What to Bring

Trad rack, normal climbing equipment and old clothes.

The workshop is weather dependent. Conditions need to be dry enough for us to climb and carry out the installation properly.

Start

11/09/2026

End

11/09/2026

Total Days

1

Maximum Bookings

2

Venue

Sergeant Crag Slabs

Town

Keswick

County

Cumberland

Postcode

CA12 5XG

Country

United Kingdom

Location

54.49237,-3.12595

CPD Points

1.00

Name

AMI

Phone

01690 720123

Website

Email