To tie yourself into a climbing harness, you’ll need to know how to create two knots. But they don’t just look pretty; they’re your lifelines. So you’re learning how to climb. Time to learn the basics ...

Go to your local gym or crag and you’ll see that the majority of climbers use the figure eight follow-through to tie in to the rope. The figure eight follow-through is the first knot new climbers ...

Don’t compromise safety! Learn how to tie the Bowline and Figure 8 Follow Through knots for climbing. Perfect for beginners and experienced climbers alike. #ClimbingSkills #KnotsTutorial #Figure8Knot ...

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 ...

Kyra Condie of US is seen during the women's semi-final Lead competition of the IFSC Climbing World Cup in Innsbruck, Austria, on June 25, 2021. Senior Correspondent If you want to become an Olympic ...