Learn how to tie a Bowline on a Bight and use it safely with this clear, step-by-step guide. This knot creates a secure loop ...

Learn why climbers rely on the Alpine Butterfly Knot and how to tie it correctly. Discover its key advantages for load ...

Before you learn how to tie knots, it's important to understand the difference between knots, hitches, and bends. According to "Climbing: Knots" by Nate Fitch and Ron Funderburke, to tie a knot, there ...

This is a great way of tying small-diameter poles together. For example, it’s a quick and straightforward way of setting up fruit cane stakes, beanpoles or trellis slats. 1. Cross the poles, one on ...

“Man on Wire” star Philippe Petit was welcomed by a packed auditorium for his discussion about his new book “Why Knot?” on Sunday at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Each member of the ...

We have received the following appeal by the French Alpine Club section Causses et Cévennes that manages the Gorges du Tarn cliff reminding all climbers to tie a knot in the end of the tope before ...

Without knots, we couldn’t tie our shoes, go fishing, hang a clothesline or hitch our horse outside a saloon. But knots can be troublesome. Sometimes, we run into a knot that cannot be untied. We ...

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

Knots: they attach us to ropes, connect slings to trees, substitute for dropped gear, secure tents, create belay anchors. Like the Force, knots surround us, protect us, and bind our galaxy together.

Learning how to tie a fishing knot that allows your lure or bait to work properly—and won’t fail under pressure—is a critical skill for any angler. In fact, it may be the single most important and ...