Tent Anchors - Check Them Frequently!

Tents are strongest (and quietest) when the fly is tightly staked out. As guides and instructors we always check the tent anchors and guy lines anytime we are going to leave camp and every evening before bed. We also put extra snow on anchors so they do not melt out during warm days.

We teach students in our courses to visually check that tent guy lines are tight and anchors are secure every time they walk past their groups’ tents. This awareness and attention to detail is critical to keeping tents secure, particularly during periods of inclement weather.