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15 minAssess trees chockstones boulders for solid anchor candidates.
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Learn canyon anchor building natural from scratch with a clear step-by-step workflow, recommended tools, safety guidelines, and expert tips.
Assess trees chockstones boulders for solid anchor candidates.
Equalize two or more points with sling avoiding sharp edges.
Add backup anchor if primary questionable — never single marginal point.
Test with body weight before full rappel load.
Best practices for natural anchor building.
Tap and push — moving chockstone fails under load.
Photo anchor before rappel for rescue if needed.
Stop immediately if safety conditions change or equipment fails.