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![]() Climbers tied into anchors with clove hitches at Cochise Stronghold in southern Arizona. Photo © Stewart M. Green Learn More About Climbing KnotsKnots for ClimbingHow to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through KnotLearn How to Climb: Tying into the Rope Your Climbing EquipmentBelay & Rappel Devices10 Rock Shoe Buying TipsCheck Your Rope Out Where Do You Want to Climb?Rock Climb at Garden of the GodsHighest Mountains in the WorldOwl Rock Tower Adventure The 6 Most Important KnotsAll the Climbing Knots You Need to KnowYou dont need to know a lot of knots to go climbing, but those you need to know, you need to know well. While there are almost 4,000 recorded knots, you can safely climb by knowing the six simple but important knots below. As your climbing career progresses you will undoubtedly learn many other specialized knots but these everyday knots are the ones you need to know backwards, forwards, and in the dark. Theyre the best knots for climbing for three reasons:
Practice tying these knots with a length of rope before going to the cliff so youll be competent and able to look after your own safety. You need to know how to tie them all, why theyre important, and how to use each one.
Learn More About Climbing KnotsKnots for ClimbingHow to Tie a Figure-8 Follow-Through KnotLearn How to Climb: Tying into the Rope Your Climbing EquipmentBelay & Rappel Devices10 Rock Shoe Buying TipsCheck Your Rope Out Where Do You Want to Climb?Rock Climb at Garden of the GodsHighest Mountains in the WorldOwl Rock Tower Adventure |
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