"Thank you, now we just need to clear you for belaying. If you would just have a seat over there?" The young person indicated an area around the corner from the front desk where there was a dedicated ...

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 ...

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 Climbing Wall program offers classes that cover introductory through advanced skills. Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills ...

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