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 ...

Ropes will be attached to the harness using only a figure-eight tie-in knot in addition to having a safety knot ... If you cannot demonstrate these skills without prompting, then a climbing clinic is ...

No problem! We offer instructional belay classes at the Rock Wall. This two-part clinic will teach you proper belaying skills, basic climbing and knot tying techniques, and bouldering safety. At the ...

Italian hitch belays: using a sling and Italian hitch is a quick belay method. Make sure you know how to safely pay out and take in the rope. Indirect belays: the typical rock climbing belay; anchor ...

The YCT coaches are Miami students who are dedicated to teaching the sport of rock climbing and working with youth. Our youngest group of climbers strive to develop the fundamentals of safe climbing.