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 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 ...

The two overhand knots stop the belay from shock loading unnecessarily should one of the two ice screw pull out. B THREADED BELAY aka ABALAKOFF THREAD, or ABALAKOV THREAD The Abalakoff (or Abalakov) ...

Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the game, there are a few knots that you should know ... also known as a cordelette in rock climbing. By pulling each end of the rope, the ...

If you are a beginner climber and you feel like you have to learn another language to get on board, you are not alone.

This workshop teaches participants the essential skill of belaying. This includes climbing terminology, equipment inspection and usage, proper knot tying, safety commands, and belay technique.

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 ...

This workshop teaches participants the essential skill of belaying. This includes climbing terminology, equipment inspection and usage, proper knot tying, safety commands, and belay technique.