Climbing

A Prusik Hitch or Triple Sliding Hitch is a friction hitch that can be used for many different functions. One function is to belay a climber, rappeler, or other load. This article will detail how...

Making a rope ladder can be a lot of fun for children playing in the backyard or a serious survivor skill if needed during an excursion through the woods. With the information provided in this...

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A swiss seat rappel harness is a fairly basic harness made of rope. It is a good choice when you need a harness done quickly. If tied correctly it can hold climbers of all sizes.

The prussik is a useful rock climbing hitch knot. You can use it to backup a rappel or abseil, ascend a rope or rig pulleys and more. There are a number of variations on this simple hitch, but...

The Klemheist friction hitch is a useful rock climbing knot. You use it to tie a sling or cordalette onto a climbing rope. You can then attach other equipment can them be attached to the sling or...

A Blake's Hitch knot is an effective knot for ascending and descending on another line. Used by tree experts to get up to and down from the canopy, the knot must be secure to offer safety. Follow...