Instructions for tying and using 19 fundamental climbing knots and 16 additional variations.

• Each knot is carefully illustrated and its primary and secondary uses are described
• Includes expert advice on what knots to trust and when to trust them
• Types and grades of rope, cord, and webbing
• What works best with what hardware
• Rope care, treatment, testing, and storage
• How to tie daisy chains, aiders, and harnesses
• The most efficient way to use knots and ropes in basic and challenging situations
• Paperback; 89 pgs.