As climbers, our security relies on applying fundamental skills well. Well-tied knots and hitches are foundational, allowing us to focus on more dynamic variables and decision making. This program, delivered to your inbox each day for 5 days, will teach you: 

• The most important knots and hitches, regardless of skill level or experience.
• How, why, and when to use each knot and hitch 

Are you ready to master this fundamental skill and elevate your climbing for free?

Learn from an industry veteran

I'm Silas, an IFMGA mountain guide with over 20 years of experience, President of the AMGA, and Certified Trauma-Informed Coach. I guide clients on peaks around the world and coach climbers and guides in my Ascend membership from my home in The Gunks of New York!

New and advanced climbers alike

Applying the best knot in a given situation quickly and accurately can drastically improve our security when climbing. Mastery of knots and hitches is one way to ensure that we have more bandwidth available to focus on higher-order challenges such as route finding, tricky gear placements or decision making.

In-depth demonstrations

Learn the easiest and most effective ways to tie each knot while understanding its purpose in your climb. Clear videos and expert guidance will have you out-tying your climbing partners in no time!

 

Ready to dive deep into this fundamental practice?