This is a must know knot for any climber. Used for everything from self belay to crevasse rescue. Try this hitch out. It is real easy but believe me you can be really hooped if you don't know it. On t ...
Really nothing more then a slightly more complex single fishermans knot. I know of no research stating that one knot is stronger then the other. You are more likely to use this when hooking two climbi ...
This knot is common in the climbing world. We use it to secure two ropes together. Often used to form a loop on a prussik (cordalette) to construct an anchor. Can also be used to connect two ropes to ...
Watch this video to learn how to tie off an ice screw when rock climbing. ...
Watch this video for a few hints on walking with crampons. They are easy things to use but can get you to unsafe locations quickly. Always be aware that the points are on your feet. ...
In this rock climbing video series, learn from expert rock climber Danny Logan. Danny will tell you what rock climbing gear you will need to start rock climbing and what types of rock climbing holds t ...
In this video series, our expert will show you the basics of how to do indoor rock climbing. If climbing a sheer cliff seems too daunting, let our expert demonstrate the basics of this slightly tamer ...
This tutorial shows you how to unwind a rope on a reel and how to uncoil a hanked rope. You will need two people to unspool either rope type. ...
Spools of rope are often quite long and you may actually need a rope that isn't that long. If you have a 100m rope but only need 40m, then you're going to need to cut it. This tutorial explains how t ...