Climbing Clove Hitch Failure! Be Mindful of This Potential Multi-Pitch Belay Mistake

Tying a one-handed clove hitch is a necessary climbing skill. But like any skill, it needs to be applied at the right times and in the right way. Here's one - very common - scenario in which climbers may consider ways to avoid laying the second climber's rope over the carabiner as a first move of tying this hitch.

To subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow this link.

Previous
Previous

Trailer to Kids on 3000' of Multi-Pitch Rock Climbing: Some Less-Discussed Observations

Next
Next

Trailer to Single Strand Method of Transition from Climbing to Lowering