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2. List of climbing knots - Wikipedia

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   Bowline on a bight: Used for equalizing anchors. Stopper Knots Stevedore knot (also known as Double figure eight): The Stevedore knot is tied at the end of a rope to prevent the end from unraveling, slipping through another knot, or passing back through a hole, block, or belay/rappel device.

3. Anchor (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   In rock climbing, an anchor can be any device or method for attaching a climber, rope, or load to a climbing surface—typically rock, ice, steep dirt, or a building—either permanently or temporarily. The intention of an anchor is case-specific but is usually for fall protection, primarily fall arrest and fall restraint.

4. Rock-climbing equipment - Wikipedia

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   Uses include creating friction prusik knots for ascending or gripping fixed climbing ropes, usually using thinner approximately 5 to 6 mm (0.20 to 0.24 in) cord, or for attaching to, and equalizing forces across, multiple fixed anchors points, [15] such as when setting up abseil or belay anchors on multi-pitch climbing routes, usually using ...

5. Double figure-eight loop - Wikipedia

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   A double figure-eight loop, (also known as a bunny ears, or a dog eared loop) is a type of knot that forms two parallel loops, and resembles the figure-eight loop. [1]It is frequently used in climbing and caving as an easily untie-able knot that is capable of being attached to two bolts and equalised.

6. Sling (climbing) - Wikipedia

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   A sling is an item of climbing equipment consisting of a tied or sewn loop of webbing. These can be wrapped around sections of rock, hitched to other pieces of equipment, or tied directly to a tensioned line using a Prusik style knot. They may be used as anchors, to extend an anchor to reduce rope drag, in anchor equalization, or to climb a ...

7. Missing hiker found alive after surviving 5 weeks in Canada ...

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   A hiker was found alive this week in the remote wilderness of northwestern Canada, where he had been lost for more than five weeks, authorities said. Sam Benastick was initially reported missing ...

8. Adding laughter to your life can boost health and healing ...

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   Laughter can help lessen stress, depression and anxiety, and may make you feel happier by boosting your self-esteem, per Mayo Clinic. Like many things in life, humor is a skill, said physician ...

9. 25 Non-Traditional Christmas Dinner Ideas to Surprise Your Family

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   Pomegranate Margaritas. Yes, you can serve margaritas on Christmas! Just give it the holiday treatment by adding pomegranate juice and maple syrup for sweetness.