What is involved in resetting a high-element after a participant completes it?

• A. Paint the element to indicate it has been reset.
• B. Inspect and re-secure anchors and lines, verify proper alignment, and ensure all safety checks are updated before the next participant.
• C. Remove all safety gear after each participant.
• D. Ignore minor deviations if the participant completed.

Answer: (B)

Resetting a high-element means getting the system back to a safe, ready-for-the-next-participant state. The best steps are to inspect and re-secure anchors and lines, verify proper alignment, and ensure all safety checks are updated before the next participant. This means checking the anchor points, fasteners, and lines for wear or damage and re-tightening or re-securing anything that moved during the last run. It also involves confirming the element is in its intended alignment so participants encounter the correct challenge and no hazards are introduced by a misaligned setup. Finally, updating safety checks ensures a fresh, accurate record for the next climber: rechecking harness compatibility, belay systems, rescue gear, and any required pre-use or area checks, and documenting any maintenance or changes.

Painting the element, removing all safety gear after each participant, or ignoring minor deviations would compromise safety and readiness, so they aren’t appropriate approaches.