Knowing how to tie a knot is an essential set of skills needed in order to stay safe out in the wilderness, and one of the ...

You can tie as many butterfly knots into a single line of rope as needed, which is especially handy with multiple climbers on a line of rope. But it's not just useful for climbing. The alpine ...

A bend involves joining two ends of rope. This is particularly useful when you need to create a loop out of a single cord. To boost your outdoor knowledge, practice three beginner-friendly knots ...

To simplify matters the manoeuvre has been described using one single rope, but it is possible to carry out the same manoeuvre using two half ropes. The mule knot is also sometimes referred to as a ...

As her skills improved, Chen gradually earned a name for herself in cultural relics circles. She was later invited to teach Chinese knotting skills at Shih Chien University of Taiwan. To prepare for ...