A Tree Climber’s List of Must-Know Knots
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Any adventurer should have a solid handle on the different types of knots for different scenarios, how and when to use them, and—of course—how to tie them. Need a primer? To help you out, Base magazine checked in with professional tree climber and rigger Waldo Etherington, who shares his five favorite knots and their principle functions.