Prusik Knots > Different Types Explained
Prusik Knots: Different Types Explained A prusik (also known as a friction hitch) is a short piece of cord which can be wrapped around your climbing rope to add friction. They can slide up and…
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Advanced Trad Anchors > The Equalizing Figure-8
Advanced Trad Anchors: The Equalizing Figure-8 In Trad Climbing Basics, we described methods of building an equalized anchor without the use of slings or a cordelette – great if you’ve used them all during the…
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The Mule Overhand Knot > How To Tie-Off a Belay Device
The Mule Overhand Knot: How to Tie-Off a Belay Device When belaying with a standard belay device, you obviously can’t let go of the rope. But sometimes it’s really useful to have both hands free….
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Extendable Quickdraws
Extendable Quickdraws Extendable quickdraws (or alpine draws) are usually made from a 60cm sling and two snap gate carabiners. They can be used either as a short draw or fully extended, meaning it’s quick and…
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The Garda Hitch (Alpine Clutch)
Rock Climbing Knots: The Garda Hitch (Alpine Clutch) The garda hitch uses two parallel carabiners to create a system where a loaded rope can move in one direction but not the other. Uses:– As an…
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The Water (Tape) Knot
Rock Climbing Knots: The Water (Tape) Knot The water (tape) knot is useful for joining flat or tubular webbing of equal width. How to Tie the Water Knot Step 1Tie a loose overhand knot near…
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The Slip Knot
Rock Climbing Knots: The Slip Knot The slip knot is useful for tying off pitons, tree stumps or other poor gear in order to reduce leverage. How to Tie a Slip Knot Step 1Form a…
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The Double Bowline
Rock Climbing Knots: The Double Bowline The double bowline is commonly used to secure the end of a rope around a large object such as a tree. It can also be used to tie the…
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The Alpine Butterfly Knot
This article explains different ways to tie an alpine butterfly knot and how to use the alpine butterfly in different rock climbing situations.
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The Double Fisherman’s Bend
Rock Climbing Knots: The Double Fisherman’s Bend The double fisherman’s bend is used to tie two ends of equal diameter cord together to make a prusik or cordelette. It can also be used as an…
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The Girth Hitch
Rock Climbing Knots: The Girth Hitch The Girth Hitch (sometimes called Larks Foot) is used for:– Attaching slings to your belay loop– Attaching slings together How to Tie a Girth Hitch Step 1Feed a sling…
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The Clovehitch
Rock Climbing Knots: The Clovehitch The clovehitch is a useful knot for attaching the middle of the rope to an anchor, among many other things. They can take a significant load without slipping and are…
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The Overhand Knot
Rock Climbing Knots: The Overhand Knot The overhand knot is useful for:– Joining ropes for abseiling (rappelling)– Creating a master point in a cordelette or sling How to Tie the Overhand Knot Step 1Clip the…
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Figure-8 on a Bight
Rock Climbing Knots: Figure-8 on a Bight The figure-8 on a bight is used for:– Attaching the rope to a belay anchor– Creating a master point in a cordelette or sling– Attaching yourself to the…
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The Figure-8 > How to Tie In to a Climbing Rope
The Figure-8: How to Tie In to a Climbing Rope Unless you are bouldering, you’ll need to tie the end of the rope to your harness before you climb. The best way to do this…
