Pity the double bowline--it's gotten a terrible rap.starting in 1989 when Lynn Hill took a 70-foot groundfall when her partly tied bowline pulled free of her harness. But, still, for decades thiis was ...

The Suislide Knot, a variation of Blake's Hitch, can pose significant risks if tied incorrectly, especially for arborists and ...

Go to your local gym or crag and you’ll see that the majority of climbers use the figure eight follow-through to tie in to the rope. The figure eight follow-through is the first knot new climbers ...

The Catalyst Hitch is a versatile and reliable knot used by arborists and tree climbers to enhance safety and control in SRS and SRT systems. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, common ...

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I've been climbing for decades, and the mistakes I've made or seen cover the gamut. My knot came partly untied while I was climbing at Joshua Tree; I've threaded my belay device backward; partway up ...