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Post Your Pooch and Win a K-9 First Aid Kit Prize Pack!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Update: Congratulations to the winner of our K-9 Prize Pack “Bruno” who’s all business in this awesome photo that was submitted… View Article

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How to Tie the Figure Eight On a Bight for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on March 7, 2019 by The ITS Crew

The Figure Eight knot is a favorite of climbers everywhere. This week we’re demonstrating both the Figure Eight on a… View Article

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

Posted on February 21, 2019 by The ITS Crew

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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Rope Terminology for the DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on February 7, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Knowing the correct terminology for tying knots can help you better understand how to tie them or explain the process… View Article

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How to Practice Navigation – Questions Over Coffee 19

Posted on January 31, 2019 by The ITS Crew

Is there a way to practice navigation without looking like a weirdo? Bryan tackles this question and offers his thoughts… View Article

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How to Tie the Ladder Lashing for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on January 24, 2019 by The ITS Crew

If you’re in need of a ladder in a hurry, the Ladder Lashing is the knot for you. In this… View Article

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Tools for Ascending – Questions Over Coffee 18

Posted on January 17, 2019 by The ITS Crew

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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How to Tie the Monkey’s Fist for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on January 10, 2019 by The ITS Crew

The Monkey’s Fist can be used to finish off decorative knot work, or make keychains, but we tend to favor… View Article

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How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on December 13, 2018 by The ITS Crew

The Alpine Butterfly is perfect for quickly creating a loop in a rope to use as a tie in point…. View Article

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Designing a New Radio Pouch – Questions Over Coffee 17

Posted on December 6, 2018 by The ITS Crew

Cold weather is here and Bryan gives his thoughts on what to include in an alpine loadout, what someone attending… View Article

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