Tag Archives: Climbing

How to Tie the Prusik Loop for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Prusik Loop is not only a safety autoblock that could save your life while rappelling, but it’s also a great… View Article

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Tools for Ascending – Questions Over Coffee 18

What do climbing trees, downloading apps and communicating on camping trips have in common? They’re all subjects Bryan tackles this… View Article

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Rope DOPE – Gear Tasting Radio 93

We’re all about rope this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We discuss everything from the construction of different ropes, to… View Article

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Emergency Rappelling Gear – Gear Tasting Radio 66

Emergency rappelling involves safely egressing from a building during an emergency, like a fire or other dangerous event. This week… View Article

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How to Tie a Crab Claw Via Ferrata Lanyard – ITS Knot of the Week HD

A via ferrata is a protected climbing route and usually involves fixed anchor points and steel cable. On this Knot… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Go Hands Free on Belay with the Munter Mule

On today’s Knot of the Week I’ll be covering the Munter Mule, which may look like an amorphous blob, but I assure you… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Belay and Control Your Descent with the Munter Hitch

On today’s Knot of the Week I’ll be covering the Munter Hitch, which is mainly used as a friction device for controlling descents… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Haul and Hoist with the Klemheist Knot

On today’s Knot of the Week I’ll be covering the Klemheist Knot, which is another relative of the Prusik Knot. Last… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Ascend a Wet or Icy Climbing Rope with the Bachmann Knot

On today’s Knot of the Week I’ll be covering the Bachmann Knot, a relative of the Prusik Knot that can be utilized as an… View Article

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Gear Tasting 29: Waterproof Dry Bags, Rappelling Gear and Pepper Spray Grenades

On this episode, Bryan showcases a Hiking Stick that transforms into a camp stool and offers a method for securing… View Article

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