Travelers often come to Joshua Tree National Park looking for an adventure. These particular gals came from the east coast and within their trip, they planned some hiking, climbing and event went for a rock scramble. You can see their expression of happiness, as they try rock climbing for the first time. One of them …
The Munter Hitch Knot is often used to descend a rope through a locking carabiner or belay a second in situations when a different device is not available. For example, you accidentally dropped your rappel or belay device. A larger carabiner is recommended to allow the hitch to invert through the carabiner when pulled. The …
The clove hitch is a very simple knot used to attach a rope a carabiner. Is quick and easy to set up and can bear load in both directions of pull. The clove hitch is often used for attaching yourself to an anchor with your rope (rather than using a personal anchor system), building anchors …
The directional figure eight knot is quite useful, simple and can be used when load is required in opposite directions of the knot. This type of knot can be used when you need a loop somewhere in the middle of the rope. Tech Video | Directional Figure Eight Knot This video is for informational purposes only. …
The figure eight on a bight is simple and secure. It can be inserted into a carabiner, or over a post. When using the figure eight knot to wrap around a tree or boulder, is better to follow it through after putting the loop around the object. The tail end must always be checked to be …
The figure eight (8) follow through knot is simple and secure. It can be looped to be tied in to your harness or a carabiner. When tied in for climbing, the tail end must be a minimum of six inches long and for load bearing it should be tighten or snug throughout. Make sure to always …
Learn the figure eight knot, so you can climb up a rock wall, dangle in the air and take some awesome shots with your GoPro! The beginner rock climbing class provides all the basic skills needed to climb indoors or outdoors in a top-rope setting. Once you have completed this course, you will be better prepared …
Katherine, keeping warm while we set up rappel and climbing lines.
Buddy climbing Mr. Misty Kiss on Dairy Queen Wall Right Side at Joshua Tree National Park, California. Jim is at the top, working the top belay. This is pretty cool close up of the route. It looks like there is a good combination of crack climbing and knobs to stand on while placing gear. Mr. Misty …
Olga leading Touch and Go, a fun classic trad climb located inside Joshua Tree National Park in California; world-class climbing destination often referred to as “climber’s playground”. We asked her to give us some feedback on the route and she said, “The route is fun. Is definitely one of the hardest 5.9’s I have ever …