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As a beginning climber, you'll need to know how to tie into an anchor constructed by a more experienced partner.
Tying a hitch knot to a piling is one of the easiest knots to learn. It is a convenient knot to use when one end of the post or piling is available. You can hitch a piling either vertically or...
This is a very popular and useful knot to learn if (and when) you need to connect two ropes which are each two different thicknesses. Length of the ropes does not matter as long as you have enough...
One of the easiest ways to get your climbing rope to and from the crag is a backpack or butterfly coil! This is an easy how-to that will show you the basics of making a backpack coil with your...
Coiling rope and line is an important part of keeping an active work area clean and clear of trip and snag hazards. Especially on boats, where ropes and lines are used in almost every aspect of...
A Constrictor Hitch Knot is used to tie a rope around an object, especially as temporary whipping or permanent binding when more than one in a row is needed. However, a strangle knot should be...
There are three basic ways of making a noose: A simple noose runs the tail of the rope through a fixed loop, a running knot can be tied so that pulling the knot opens the loop or the knot can...
The Gallows Knot is based on the multi-fold overhand knot. This type of noose is opened by pulling on the knot and generally does not become stronger after the second turn around the noose. The...
The figure eight is the all-purpose climbing knot. This knot is useful in setting up rappels or making it so you clip into the rope with a carabiner on your harness.
A slipknot can be any knot that comes undone when the working end is pulled. They are used for non-weight-bearing applications and should not be considered a secure knot. The slippery hitch is an...
The trucker's hitch is so-named because it is commonly used to secure loads on trucks. There are several variations but they all are easily released and use a loop as a pulley that allows the rope...
Jug slings are used to tie a rope to a bottle that has a long narrow neck with a lip. They are secure knots that do not require the end of a rope and can easily be untied. The double jug sling is...
An icicle hitch is specifically designed be tied to a pole and bear a load that pulls parallel to the length of the pole. It is so named because it is the only type of knot that can suspend a...
The triple bowline knot ties three loops with one knot. It is a more difficult variant of the more traditional bowline knot. Used in rock climbing and boating, the triple bowline knot is a staple...
An alpine coil is used to carry a rope while it is still attached to a harness. The lead climber in a group will often form rope into an alpine coil while walking over flat ground and later...
An axle hitch is used when a hitch is needed in a place that is difficult to reach or when additional security is required. It is named because it is frequently used to tie a line to an axle as...
A boom hitch is used to attach a line to a fixed object such as a boom, hence its name. It is a secure hitch that is relatively simple to tie and was first described in the first edition of...
The term "braid knot" may be used generically for any plait knot and refers specifically to the most common knot of this type. It is used primarily to make decorative braiding, although it also...
A bull hitch is so-named for its use in tying a rope to a bull’s nose ring and is also known as the Piwich knot. It is similar to the cow hitch that many people already know but adds an attachment...
A Bimini twist is a knot used in fishing to create a secure loop at the end of a fishing line. It is most often made to attach a wind-on leader or prevent chafing and is unusual in that the Bimini...
A Blackwall hitch is used to attach a rope to a hook of equal size. It is a non-jamming hitch described in diagram No. 1875 of Ashley’s Book of Knots. The Blackwall hitch is closely related to the...
A bowline on the bight is a double loop variation of the bowline. It is described in Ashley’s Book of Knots as knot No. 1,080. It is a fairly secure knot and is easy to untie even after it has...
Sometimes when climbing you'll find you need to tie an overhand knot somewhere in the middle of the rope. This is called an overhand on a bight. A knot on a bight simply means you bend the rope...
Use chain stitch lashing primarily to store a long length of rope on a timber. The primary advantage of this type of lashing is that you can easily unzip it. You can also use the chain stitch by...
A whipping knot is any knot that keeps a rope from unraveling and the common whipping is the simplest knot of this type. It should not be used on rope ends that will be handled frequently because...
A cross-Prusik knot is a variation on the standard Prusik knot. Use it to attach a belay line to an anchor line. It is a simple but secure hitch, first used by climbers, but now becoming popular...
A crossing knot may be a generic term that refers to any knot formed by the intersection of two ropes at right angles where the ends of both ropes are under a load. The term "crossing knot" also...
Use a dogshank knot to shorten the length of a rope. It is similar to a sheepshank but is much less likely to slip. While you can tie a sheepshank in the middle of a rope, the following method of...
A double overhand sliding loop, also known as a gut knot or surgeon's loop, creates a quick simple loop at the end of a line. Fishermen use it primarily as an attachment point for a sinker....
A double pile hitch is a more secure version of the pile hitch. It is used to tie a rope to a post or some other fixed object. The double pile hitch is easy to make but requires that you have...
The Prusik knot is a mountaineering knot used to attach a safety line to a climbing rope. It will slide up the rope but not down. The double Prusik knot is a more secure version that is used in...
A draw knot is a variation of the square knot that can be untied no matter how tightly it is drawn by pulling on one end. The draw knot is not very secure because it is prone to capsizing. Use it...
According to legend, the highwayman’s hitch got its name because it was the knot highwaymen used to tie their horses to the carriage they were robbing. The knot is also sometimes called a...
Create a self-equalizing anchor with a few pieces of gear and a bowline on a bight knot. Learn more about top rope rock climbing in this free video series.
Drying a pair of boots or gloves over the fire are made easier by a bowline on a bight knot. Learn more on how to tie and use this knot in this free video series.
A bowline on a bight knot is great for attaching multiple lines to one line. Learn more on how to tie and use this boating knot in this free video series.
Tie a knot you can depend on! Learn How to Tie Clove Hitch Tied in Bight in this free knot-tying instructional video for camping and outdoor recreation.
Even if you aren't a Boy Scout, learning to tie a series of intricate and cool knots is a great skill to have. Whether you're trying to get that knot merit badge, tie knots out at your boat or...
Sailing is a mesmerizing way to travel. The safety of a boat and its crew often relies on the knots used on board. There are many types of knots that may be used in specialized situations. This...
Climbing is an exhilarating adventure. You never know what could happen or what you could end up seeing. It is amazing all the different knots one can learn when learning the sport, which is the...
The mariner's knot goes by a deceptive name. In fact, there is no record of sailors ever having used the knot. It is sometimes used by climbers, in order to rescue a fallen man or woman. It is a...
Knowing how to make things with climbing rope is rarely exercised as an art form. You're more likely to need to know how to make survival items out of climbing rope, like a sling or a sling chair....
The Bight of Bonny and the Bight of Benin combine to form the Gulf of Guinea, located on the western coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean. A bight is an arcane term for a bay formed by a curve in...
Climbers often depend on a partner for safety. This partner, who controls the other end of the climber's rope, is tasked with belaying. This belayer ensures that the climber's rope is drawn taut...
You're several pitches up on a steep rock face and suddenly you hear a 'pling' and know that you, or perhaps your climbing partner, just dropped the rappel device. Fortunately, you can improvise a...
Whether for training your animals for show, giving them needed exercise, or moving animals from one area to another, halters are a necessary tool when working with sheep. Make your own twisted...
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