Pity the double bowline--it's gotten a terrible rap.starting in 1989 when Lynn Hill took a 70-foot groundfall when her partly tied bowline pulled free of her harness. But, still, for decades thiis was ...

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 ...

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 up ...

Learn why climbers rely on the Alpine Butterfly Knot and how to tie it correctly. Discover its key advantages for load distribution, safety, and versatility on the rope. #ClimbingKnots ...