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…
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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…
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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…
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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)
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 a ratchet pulley for…
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The Water (Tape) Knot
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 one end of…
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The Slip Knot
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 loop in a…
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The Double Bowline
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 rope into your…
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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
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 alternative to the…
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The Girth Hitch
The Girth Hitch The girth hitch (Larksfoot) is used for:– Attaching slings to your belay loop– Attaching slings together Step 1Feed a sling through your belay loop. Step 2Put one end of the sling through…
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The Clovehitch
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 super easy to…
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The Overhand Knot
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 sling to both…
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Figure-8 on a Bight
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 rope when cleaning…
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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…
