There are two basic tie-in knots climbers should be familiar with: The figure-eight follow-through, or “trace eight,” and the double bowline with a back-up. Heather Weidner, pro climber ...

The figure eight follow-through is the first knot new climbers learn and the one that every climber should know; you'll tie this knot more than any other, often many times in one climbing session.

Thread the working end through the loop from front to back, forming a figure eight, before passing it through both tie-in points. Finally, pass the rope back through the knot so that it runs ...

The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the Figure 8 Follow-through (or rewoven Figure 8). The Figure 8 Follow-through has a variety of advantages over other knots, as it is ...

The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the Figure 8 Follow-through (or rewoven Figure 8). The Figure 8 Follow-through has a variety of advantages over other knots, as it is ...