Lecture: Knot Tying School
Lecture – The Lodge
Night 1 of Knot Tying School
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Sarah Thompson
Primary Leader
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026
- Denver
- Climbing
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- 30 (30 capacity)
- 13 (15 capacity)
- Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 1:45 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Class starts at 6:30pm
Topics include:
- Ropes, a brief history of climbing ropes, including a look at the core of a modern climbing rope
- Proper coiling techniques and rope care
- Uses for knots, including why we tie the ones we do in a given situation
- Webbing, and how to tie knots with webbing
- Basic knots common to climbing and backpacking situations
- Intermediate knots, specific to Alpine, Glacier Travel, and Technical Rock Climbing Schools
6:30pm - CMC Basecamp Lodge
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