Contents

Figure-Eight Retrace (Rerouted Figure Eight)......................................................... 4-13
Clove Hitch .............................................................................................................. 4-14
Wireman’s Knot ....................................................................................................... 4-15
Directional Figure Eight ........................................................................................... 4-17
Bowline-on-a-Bight (Two-Loop Bowline) ................................................................. 4-18
Two-Loop Figure Eight ............................................................................................ 4-18
Figure-Eight Loop (Figure Eight-On-A-Bight) .......................................................... 4-19
Prusik Knot .............................................................................................................. 4-20
Bachman Knot ......................................................................................................... 4-21
Bowline-on-a-Coil .................................................................................................... 4-22
Three-Loop Bowline ................................................................................................ 4-23
Figure-Eight Slip Knot.............................................................................................. 4-24
Transport Knot (Overhand Slip Knot/Mule Knot) ..................................................... 4-24
Kleimhiest Knot ........................................................................................................ 4-25
Frost Knot ................................................................................................................ 4-26
Girth Hitch ................................................................................................................ 4-27
Munter Hitch ............................................................................................................ 4-28
Rappel Seat ............................................................................................................. 4-28
Guarde Knot ............................................................................................................ 4-30
Chapter 5

ANCHORS................................................................................................................. 5-1
Section I. NATURAL ANCHORS ............................................................................. 5-1
Trees.......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Boulders..................................................................................................................... 5-2
Chockstones .............................................................................................................. 5-2
Rock Projections........................................................................................................ 5-3
Tunnels and Arches................................................................................................... 5-4
Bushes and Shrubs ................................................................................................... 5-4
Slinging Techniques .................................................................................................. 5-4
Section II. ANCHORING WITH THE ROPE............................................................. 5-6
Rope Anchor .............................................................................................................. 5-6
Tensionless Anchor ................................................................................................... 5-6
Section III. ARTIFICIAL ANCHORS ........................................................................ 5-6
Deadman ................................................................................................................... 5-6
Pitons ......................................................................................................................... 5-7
Chocks ....................................................................................................................... 5-9
Spring-Loaded Camming Device ............................................................................ 5-11
Bolts ......................................................................................................................... 5-11
Equalizing Anchors .................................................................................................. 5-12

Chapter 6

CLIMBING ................................................................................................................. 6-1
Section I. CLIMBING FUNDAMENTALS................................................................. 6-1
Route Selection ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Terrain Selection for Training .................................................................................... 6-1
Preparation ................................................................................................................ 6-2
Spotting...................................................................................................................... 6-2
Climbing Technique ................................................................................................... 6-2
Safety Precautions .................................................................................................... 6-7

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