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Lower Off Initiative

Placing Adhesive Anchors

Placing Mechanical Anchors

Lower Off Initiative

Placing Adhesive Anchors

Placing Mechanical Anchors

Lower Off Initiative

Placing Adhesive Anchors

Placing Mechanical Anchors

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Lower-off Initiative Update!

In 2022 we provided 5500 lower-offs to volunteer crag stewards in 22 different states! Along with lower-offs, we provide attachment hardware in order to make the process of upgrading anchors straightforward, efficie

! Bolt Prices Set To Increase By More Than 200% !

We unfortunately have received news that the cost of the Powers 1/2" stainless steel 5 piece bolt will be increased by the manufacturer somewhere in the range of 200% - 250%.

This bolt has been

Bolt replacement in 2022 🛠🔩👊

Hardware stewards were busy in 2022. the ASCA supplied rebolters with 6,200 bolts for replacement work over the year, along with anchors, lower-offs and other supplies!

This brings the total bolts replaced to over 50

It's a nice time of year for climbing in the Red River Gorge. This season you will likely clip a good bit of ASCA supplied hardware like this nice anchor equipped with a CT hook Lower-Off.

Crags don't equip themselves, make sure to support your LCO

Lower-Off Initiative report for 2022!

The ASCA is committed to standardizing clip-and-lower style anchors on high traffic, single pitch routes across the country.

In 2022 we provided over 5500 Lower-Offs through our Lower-Off Initiative. The major

A massive pile of Fixe hardware is back in stock at ASCA HQ to support rebolting efforts across the country!

If you clip ASCA stamped hangers out at the crag it means a dedicated steward has volunteered their time to make the crag safer for climber

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