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 ...

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 ...

Learning how to master various knots and hitches can be a time consuming process. Take it one step at a time and start with ...

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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 ...