Learn how to tie the Alpha Knot, a versatile new loop knot perfect for climbing, arborist work, and rope management. This step-by-step tutorial covers proper technique, secure tightening, and ...

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 ...