Master the Alpine Butterfly Bend and enhance your rope-handling skills! This tutorial demonstrates the proper technique, ...

Commercial fishermen use lines, or ropes, for a variety of purposes. Boat anchors, nets and buoys all need to be secured and safely managed. A working knowledge of knots is a necessity. If you open a ...

From ascending ropes to emergency rescues, the Prusik knot is your go-to grip knot — and it’s easier to master than you think ...

“Man on Wire” star Philippe Petit was welcomed by a packed auditorium for his discussion about his new book “Why Knot?” on Sunday at the L.A. Times Festival of Books. Each member of the ...