Learning how to master various knots and hitches can be a time consuming process. Take it one step at a time and start with the basics. Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand ...

“You want to try a bat hang?” Tim asks and flips over in his harness. His feet point straight up. We’re about halfway up a 60-foot black walnut, dangling from a combination of ropes, knots and ...

On Denali there is an ever-present danger of falling into a crevasse, so climbers should never travel unroped. When a climber falls into a crevasse his/her partners must immediately move into ...

Measure a 40cm piece of thread and cut it. Use this as a measurement to cut another piece of the same length (you will need 2 40cm pieces). Fold one of the pieces over and tie an overhand knot on the ...

We learn an easy first knot, the triple crown, which creates foot loops. Then we don helmets and harnesses that resemble those used for rock climbing but are much sturdier and padded. Finally we ...

1. Bowline Bowlines are versatile knots that can be used for a wide range of outdoor adventures, including camping, paddling, and climbing. Tying down your shelter is a real-life application in which ...