There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber, explains the ...

Learn how to tie the Spanish Bowline knot with an easy step-by-step method, plus a clear explanation of when to use it for secure, balanced loop applications. This knot is especially useful for rescue ...

Pity the double bowline--it's gotten a terrible rap.starting in 1989 when Lynn Hill took a 70-foot groundfall when her partly tied bowline pulled free of her harness. But, still, for decades thiis was ...

There’s an old saying: “If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot.” It’s funny advice, really. Outdoor sports enthusiasts should know lots of knots, but we should know how to tie them correctly every time.

Learn how to tie the Bowline on a Bight knot step by step and understand when and where it’s best used. This knot creates two secure, non-slipping loops in the middle of a rope without access to the ...