Ray Mirra has been a rock climbing icon for decades. He is well known as a leader and innovator in rock climbing,

1. Ray Mirra - Rock
Climbing Anchors

2. Ray Mirra has been a rock climbing icon for decades. He is well known as a
leader and innovator in rock climbing, first participating in the sport at age
nine. A dedicated student, Ray began learning how to climb at age twelve in
Europe but did not leave the United States until he was twenty-one. The
experience was life changing and inspired him to become one of the best
known and respected climbing leaders in the world. Since then he has gone
on to teach climbing at colleges and has been featured in many books and
movies.
Rock Climbing Achievements
One of Ray's most notable rock climbing achievements is the use of bolts. He
is said to have designed and invented the first bolts which are still used
today. As a leader, he was instrumental in helping to establish rock climbing
as a legitimate sport and recognized an American National Park. Along with
his friend and climbing partner Mark Appleyard, Ray helped to popularize
climbing to the outdoors through the use of ropes and pads. These

3. innovations were put to use by such people as Yosemite National Park and
other National Parks.
For those who are new to rock climbing, Ray's use of rock climbing anchors
may seem insignificant. However, they play a vital role in safe and successful
climbing. Most rock climbing starts with basic holds that can be enhanced
with more difficult holds. There is a lot of equipment involved in this sport.
Some of the essentials include: ropes, webbing, carabiners, harnesses, belay
devices (sticht plate, ATC, Gri-Gri, Figure Eight), Descenders (figure eight,
rescue ten), Ascenders, protection devices (nuts, hex centers, spring loaded
camming devices), sewn runners, helmets, climbing harnesses, and even
sunglasses! Without these gear items, it would be difficult to participate in the
sport.

4. Ray's Love
Ray's love of the outdoors and rock climbing became a way of life. He started
doing it in his backyard and gradually built up his skills. Eventually, he turned
his passion into a business and began selling his rock climbing equipment
and services. He has been named on numerous rock climbing maps, has been
featured in many magazine articles and has received numerous awards for
his rock climbing ventures. Ray has always remained positive about the sport,
even when things did not go exactly as he planned.
Professional Climber Ray Mirra
The most important factor about successful rock climbing is safety. Climbing
without any safety gear is irresponsible; however, the sport is not without risk.
Professional climber Ray Mirra has become one of the best known American
instructors in the world. He has shared his knowledge about the sport with
millions of people through his books and videos. He believes that with proper
safety techniques and the correct equipment, rock climbers will be able to
conquer any difficulty they face in the world.
One type of rock climbing anchors that most people use is their belay device.
It is basically a device or a lock that is used to keep you from falling while you
are climbing. They work by using two pieces of rope - one to belay the anchor,
and the second to catch your feet. Popular rock climbing anchors include the
ATC (attachment carabiner), the Gri-Gri, and the SIA (small anchor).
When a person is not climbing and resting safely above the surface, another
type of anchor is used. This device requires the use of ropes and devices to
keep the climber attached to the rock face. These rock climbing anchors vary
in style and use; however, the most popular use is the anchor line which is
attached to a piece of gear that is fixed onto the mountain.

5. Challenging Sport to Learn
The popularity of rock climbing has made it available for most people who
want to take up this sport. Even people who live in countries that do not allow
climbing can enjoy this sport. It can be a very challenging sport to learn, but
once you have learned the basics, it is easy to master. Most important of all is
to keep safe and keep in touch with the other climbers.