Any knot or tangle in the rope might prevent you from feeding out the rope properly to the lead climber, or stop an effective arresting of a fall if your climbing partner comes off the rock face ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

The alpine butterfly knot, also known as the "linesman’s loop," has been singled out by adventurers and MacGyvers of all ...

know the rope you are climbing with and its exact length; - check the guidebook carefully as this includes the necessary rope length; - and always tie a knot in the end of the rope, regardless of the ...

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Top Rope Climbing equipment is available for rent when the wall is ... This includes climbing terminology, equipment inspection and usage, proper knot tying, safety commands, and belay technique.

Two rock climbers finishing up their day in American Fork Canyon were forced to call for help when a knotted rope left them ...

Glenbard East girls basketball coach and physical education teacher Nicole Miller has climbed to the base of Mt. Everest. She ...

Designed for rock climbing, best suited to relatively straight ... Choose a rope with a low ratio for more flexibility (easier to knot) and softer handling. Or choose a rope with a ratio near to the ...

Climbing can be enjoyed on many levels ... It's normal – but not essential – to tie an overhand knot around the main rope with the tail end, to act as a “stopper” (i.e. preventing it creeping undone).

Endria Richardson recalls climbing at Salt Point State Park: "A sole climber, grabbing or stepping or falling at the wrong ...

how to tie basic knots, proper techniques to ascend ropes, and safety equipment used for tree climbing. We’re also talking brunch, energy vampires, and a holiday dilemma in the ‘6@6.’ ...