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 ...

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 ...

Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and ...

Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and … ...

Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills required for top rope belaying. In addition, you will learn basic knots and safety protocols.

Knots: they attach us to ropes, connect slings to trees, substitute for dropped gear, secure tents, create belay anchors. Like the Force, knots surround us, protect us, and bind our galaxy ...

I've been climbing for decades, and the mistakes I've made or seen cover the gamut.My knot came partly untied while I was climbing at Joshua Tree; I've threaded my belay device backward; partway ...

Simul-climbing is a fast and efficient way to keep the team moving on easy and varied terrain. The basic concept is that the leader starts the pitch with a normal belay. Skip to Navigation ...

There are four main types of belay devices, but they all serve the same purpose — to prevent climbers from falling. Learn more here about which ones are best. Skip to content ...

TRANGO Vergo Rock Climbing Belay Device Our take: The Trango Vergo is an ergonomic alternative for GriGri fans. What we like: In most aspects, it’s very similar to a GriGri.