How to evaluate a horn for security for rock climbing anchoring

This video was taken by a participant of an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor course run in Joshua Tree National Park.

Evaluating horns for security prior to utilizing them for anchoring is an important step. Utilizing a horn that does not offer adequate security results in anchoring failure. This video shows a quick check you can use to evaluate a horn (or other structure) prior to utilizing the object for anchoring purposes with a rope.

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