Believe it or not, this is a 100% Safe-For-Work panel... In fact, safety while working is the bottom line when it comes to this topic! This interactive panel is for all those who want to learn the absolute basics of ropes, rigging, and the various types of rope and equipment used in the fire/rescue services.
We'll be examining rope access equipment and basics from an absolute beginner perspective, including: Discussing basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed for rope rigging; Discussing the various types of rope/webbing, their uses, and safety considerations; Practicing how to properly tie some of the basic knots (figure 8, overhand, water knot) used in the fire service; Demonstrating how ropes can be used to construct basic mechanical advantage haul systems to move a load from one point to another; and having an opportunity to examine, handle, and ask questions about equipment used by rope technicians, tower climbers, firefighters, and other rope access personnel.
Attendees are welcome to come and only observe, however any attendee who handles equipment or participates will be required to don appropriate provided PPE (Gloves, Safety Glasses). While not required, long sleeves and pants are encouraged. Disclaimer: This panel is NOT sufficient training to attempt low, intermediate, or high angle rope work or to construct haul systems for overhead/life-safety lifting. Mastering these techniques requires specific training. Work with a professional to confirm your ability to perform these techniques safely and independently before attempting them unsupervised. Specific questions for the panelists can be directed to sdwolf@sdwolf.com prior to the convention.
Come learn about some of the most bizzare facts and phenomena that science has to offer about the ocean with a marine biologist. Come armed with your strangest questions for a Q&A after our presentation!
This panel is for folks of all backgrounds who are in any way interested in geology. This could include everyone from curious individuals to folks who are currently working in geosciences. The panel will include a brief presentation on regional Western Pennsylvania Geology (made for general audiences, nothing hyper technical), along with some display samples from around the area. Afterwards there will be a little rock swap, and some free Fluorite specimens from the Gardner Quarry in Lillington, NC for those who pop in. It's recommended (but not required in any way), to bring samples of your own to trade with others, though they certainly don't have to be anything special.
Hi there, I'm a 25 year old fox fursuiter and an graduate of Western Carolina University's geology program. Not quite born but certainly raised in North Carolina, I'm currently a member of Triangle Area Furs as well as Fayetteville Furs and a former member of Furst State as well as... Read More →
Sunday July 6, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT DLCC 315
Invasive species got you down? Looking for a cheaper way to get rid of them back at home? Ever wondered if they’re delicious?! Well, wonder no more! This program will discuss what an invasive species is, along with how to identify them, and even cook several invasive species as a possible free source of food!"
A sketchbook swap (sfw and nsfw) aimed at trans umbrella artists! (If you’re not cis, you count- this event is inclusive!) All levels of experience welcome! Allies welcome as +1s :) You don’t have to draw nsfw but must be an adult (18+) who is comfortable seeing adult material.
Gather round, literally, and make your way through some old school text adventures! Draggor, your host, will be subbing in for the computer, so sassy replies are to be expected from sassy commands."
They're a demon, but the good kind! Co-founder and Convention Chair of Fur Squared, co-host of Whose Lion Is It Anyway?, host of Charity Whose Lion, and more!Known to run around in a classic DooM Imp suit, as well as the Robbie Sinclair suit!
Anthrocat is Anthrocon's new mascot and spokescat. Many don't realize how much work and effort it takes to bring Anthrocat to life. Come join the Anthrocat team to hear from the crew that does the VR, development, vocal work, body acting, fursuiting, puppeteering, and video editing that brings this loveable character to life. Photo ops with the puppet and fursuit will be available after the presentation.
Bring your trash, leave with treasure! Kitty's Trading Panel is the perfect time to bring items you'd like to trade with other furs! Bring your plushies, buttons/pins, prints, fursuits/fursuit parts, games, books, and anything else you'd like! Please bring clean and SFW items :)
Feeling down about the end of the con? Come take stock of an amazing weekend and use proven techniques to beat post-con depression and start your next great adventure!
