How to Tie a Munter Hitch

A Munter Hitch is a knot that is commonly used in rock climbing as a belay hitch, for rappelling, or to hold a load in conjunction with a mule knot. Most often, it's used as a rappelling knot if you've forgotten or dropped your belay/rappel device. Here is a step-by-step guide that will show you how to tie this handy-dandy knot!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• climbing rope
• locking caribiner

How to Tie a Munter Hitch

1. Placing a bight in a rope Form a bight on the rope as shown in the picture.
2. Retracing the loop With the length of rope laying underneath, retrace the loop as shown.
3. Completed Munter Hitch Clip your locking caribiner through the double strands as shown.
4. Properly loaded Munter Hitch This picture shows a properly loaded Munter Hitch.

Tips & Warnings

• Always make sure locking caribiners are locked for safety!