Caving Knots

How to tie caving knots.

Caving Knots

Caving Knots

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Alpine Butterfly

Alpine Butterfly

Secure loop in the middle of a rope.

Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method)

Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method)

Secure loop in the middle of a rope.

Bowline

Relatively secure fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Bowline on a Bight

Bowline on a Bight

Secure double loop in the middle of a rope.

Clove Hitch

Secure a rope to a post or spar.

Clove Hitch (Two Loop)

Clove Hitch (Two Loop)

Attach a rope to a carabiner without access to ends.

Constrictor Knot

Constrictor Knot

Secure temporary or semi-permanent binding or clamp.

Double Bight Figure Eight

Double Bight Figure Eight

Two secure loops in the middle of a rope.

Double Fisherman's Knot

Double Fisherman's Knot

Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing.

Figure Eight Bend

Figure Eight Bend

Securely joins two ropes, often used in climbing and rescue operations.

Figure Eight Follow Through

Figure Eight Follow Through

Secure loop knot used to tie a rope to a harness or anchor.

Figure Eight Loop

Figure Eight Loop

Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Figure Nine Loop

Figure Nine Loop

Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope.

Klemheist

Directional friction hitch for ascending or descending on a rope.

Lanyard Hitch

Temporarily attach cord to a post, ring, whistle or name tag.

Loop Knot

Simple, secure loop for attaching gear or forming anchor points.

Munter Hitch

Friction hitch for controlled descent or belaying in climbing and rescue.

Prusik

Bi-directional friction hitch used for ascending or descending on a rope.

Snap Bowline

Quick to tie, Relatively secure fixed loop.

Swiss Seat

Basic rappel harness fashioned using rope or webbing.

Water Knot

Join two ends of webbing.

Yosemite Bowline

Yosemite Bowline

Secure Bowline variant for making a fixed loop.

⚠️ Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.

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