The Basic Three-Point Anchor

Making a three-point anchor can be done in a couple different ways. As seen to the right, you can take a cordelette with a double fisherman's and clip it through three points to create an equalized anchor.

To finish the anchor you can tie a simple over hand knot but a figure eight on a bight is the best.


There is another way to tie a three-point anchor that I found while watching YouTube videos. While on lead on a multi pitch route you can use the climbing rope for the anchor.

Here is the video link: Rope 3-point Anchor

With either style of anchor you can simply use the ATC guide in guide mode so you can belay the person from the anchor. Or you can tie a redirect, which is shown in the second half of the video, if you want to belay off of your harness.