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People climb ropes for many reasons. For example, artificial aid climbers, who use equipment rather than their bare hands to ascend rock faces, often climb ropes. Typically, the first person...
How to Make Knots
Making knots for rock climbing involves familiarity with the follow-through figure-eight knot (used to tie in), the safety knot, the clove hitch and the alpine butterfly. Learn basic rock climbing...
Rappelling Down Cliffs
The first step in rappelling down a cliff is to tie big knots into the ends of the ropes that are being used. Hook into a rappel device to rappel down a cliff with help from an experienced rock...
How to Tie a Swammy Knot
Learn tips on how to tie a swammy knot for rock climbing in this free video clip on knots and climbing safety.
How to Tie a Daisy Chain Knot
Learn tips on how to tie a daisy chain knot for rock climbing in this free video clip on knots and climbing safety.
How to Tie a Figure 8 on a Bite Knot
Learn tips on how to tie a figure 8 on a bite knot for rock climbing in this free video clip on knots and climbing safety.
How to Tie a Bolin Knot
Learn tips on how to tie a bolin knot for rock climbing in this free video clip on knots and climbing safety.
How to Tie a Bolin on a Bite Knot
Learn tips on how to tie a bolin on a bite knot for rock climbing in this free video clip on knots and climbing safety.
Learn About Different Ropes & Knots for Rock Climbing
Learn what types of knots and ropes are best for rock climbing and how to choose the right rock climbing rope in this free instructional outdoors video.
How to Anchor to a Tree While Top Rope Rock Climbing
Part 2: Learn how to use trees for anchors for lead & top rope climbing in this free rock & mountain climbing video. Get tips & techniques on how to rock climb.
Learn to Tie a Prusik Knot for Top Rope Climbing
Part 2: Learn how to tie knots for lead & top rope climbing in this free rock & mountain climbing video. Get tips & techniques on how to rock climb.
Static ropes have many purposes as well as uses. The name 'static' refers to the type of flexibility the rope itself has, which is minimal to none in this case. Putting static ropes to work for...
Rock climbing is a growing adventure sport attracting young and seasoned individuals. Whether you're climbing indoors or outdoors, tying knots is a vital skill needed for belaying, rappelling and...