One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into ... tail of rope to the live end of the rope using several overhand knots or a double fisherman's knot. Clip a ...

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 ... a safety knot by passing the finishing loop through the carabiner.

According to "Climbing: Knots" by Nate Fitch and Ron Funderburke ... If you need to secure rope to a carabiner, pole, or a similar object, the clove hitch is a reliable choice.

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 ...

As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope ret ...