Will sent his harness up to me on the rope after he’d already rappelled down to safer ground. I wasn’t at all sure how to put ...

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Top rope and lead climbing may only occur during supervised climbing wall hours. Climbing equipment including, but not limited to, harnesses, carabineers, belay devices, ropes, and slings must be UIAA ...

one absolutely essential bit of kit for roped climbs is a reliable and comfortable climbing harness. While you can rent these from climbing centres, it’s a good idea to own one if you’re ...

What it's for: Tying your rope to your climbing harness How to tie it: With a shoulder-span’s length of climbing rope, pinch a bight and twist it two full rotations. Thread the working end ...

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