Whether you're an experienced adventurer or new to the game, there are a few knots that you should know how to tie. Here are three of the most useful knots, hitches, and bends.

Here's how to tie the alpine butterfly knot in five simple steps. Take the top of the upper figure-eight loop and fold it down over the bottom of the rope, creating two concentric loops.

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 ... you will certainly use down the road: The bowline ...