Some of the schemes for lower-off basal anchors get overly complicated but I think the arrangement of the friction hitch to tighten it is smart. A simple choking anchor would tighten. Maybe with a rated metal connector to eliminate textile on textile friction.
Welcome Rick, I second what others say about rec climbing good for the my body and soul. I am 61 and I am a recreational climber so I do tend to avoid climbing when the temperatures are too hot or too cold. Are you using friction hitches to climb up a single line like crevasse self rescue? I...
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