Climbing

Climbing harnesses are used for a wide variety of activities--rock climbing, rappelling, aid climbing, ski mountaineering and high or low angle rescue situations--and come in a wide variety of...

Rope climbing nets make excellent additions to obstacle courses and play areas in addition to being a staple in the maritime industry. This article will show you how to make a 3 1/2-foot by 5-foot...

Spending time in the great outdoors can be very fulfilling, and climbing a tree can only bring you closer to your halcyon days of youth. To climb a tree safely, you’ll need to be able to...

Getting caught at the edge of a cliff with a damaged harness is a dangerous situation. Because equipment can often be lost or broken, you should always know how to improvise new pieces from other...

The cordalette, or cordelette, is a staple item in every climber's rack. Usually the cordalette is tied into what is known as a prussik loop or sling. It is vital that you tie a cordalette sling...

Whether you are in scouts or have been in scouts, there has probably been a need or will be a need in your life to tie, untie, or rely on a knot. There are tons of different types of knots, from...

Webbing is one of the most versatile rock climbing tools to have on hand, but it's worthless unless you know how to use it. Tying webbing into a sling is a basic skill that you can apply to lead...

Whether you're engaging in extensive mountaineering expeditions or recreational climbing and rappelling, being able to tie the right knots is an invaluable skill. You or your partner's life could...