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 ...

According to "Climbing: Knots" by Nate Fitch and Ron Funderburke, to tie a knot, there must be a tail or bight of rope to pass through a loop. Once this is completed, a knot will form. A hitch is ...

The Rifle Climbing Center had its soft opening in mid-December, awaiting the construction of its final walls, the first climbing gym in the Garfield County area since the closure of the Monkey House ...