Not at the base of the tree, major leverage on the tree. |
Yes, it is dead. |
Some kind of knot. |
9/16 webbing running over sharp edges. |
First fuzzy runner, sure it is strong. |
Run your anchor across the trail. |
The enormous tree is good enough, don't add the loose block. |
Skinny coradalettes, single carabiners and old stretchy climbing rope. |
More fuzzy webbing, single carabiner and single strand webbing. |
More single strand webbing and cams in rock notorious for breaking. |
When it isn't blue anymore, you've been using it too long. |
OK it is more than 2 inches across, but it is right on the edge of the cliff. The roots don't have much to hang on to. Saying "I've got another anchor," doesn't make this good enough. |
Seven MM cordalettes, single carabiners, gates down so they can be forced open, and old stretchy climbing ropes, that will saw over edges when loaded. |