10 Interesting Facts I Doubt You Know About Knots
Knots were also used for record keeping in ancient China, and the Chinese Book of Changes, almost 2,500 years old, associates knots with contract and agreement.
Knots were also used for record keeping in ancient China, and the Chinese Book of Changes, almost 2,500 years old, associates knots with contract and agreement.
Pro climber Heather Weidner discusses the pros and cons of two tie-in knots.
Here we have two tales of not paying enough attention to climbing's most critical tasks: tying in and belaying.
This versatile hitch has a myriad uses. Here's yet another one.
Want to enhance your rappelling skillset? Build better anchors? Perfect your gear placements? Crush your first multi-pitch?
The double bowline gets a bad rap for climbing, but tied correctly it still has its place.
Seven essential climbing knots to learn first: The Trace Eight, Prusik, Clove Hitch, Ring Bend, Double Fisherman's, Girth Hitch, and Figure-Eight On A Bight.
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More fundamentals for multi-pitch awesomeness to get you to the top—and back down—safely.
Follow these guidelines to maximize rappel safety
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