Before learning about climbing knots, it’s important to know some basic rock climbing terms. Brush up on the basics before diving in. Knot: This is the tie in your climbing rope. Bight ...

or slick ropes and in situations where the knot could rub against the rock (chimney climbing)--it's much less likely to come undone. If you're pushing your limits and taking falls, the figure ...

Most rock climbing is considered free climbing ... Knowing how to tie knots is an essential part of climbing; knots come in a ton of different varieties. Each serves a purpose.

A "climbing rope" is a misnomer ... To help loosen a stubborn knot, roll it with your palm against a rock. For really stuck knots, such as those found in manky tied slings, soak the knot in ...

Rock climbing develops sinewy forearms ... You’ve learned all about tying knots, double-checking your harness, and trusting ...

The first time I went to a rock climbing gym as an adult ... other fitness editors proper rope technique—tie a complicated knot and loop it around their harness in one effortless motion ...