Appendix G: Knots

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[edit] Required Knots

Patrollers are expected to know the knots and hitches listed below. For more instructions, and to view knot-tying animations, visit www.animatedknots.com.

[edit] Girth hitch

Image:Girthhitch.png

[edit] Clove hitch

Image:Clovehitch.png

[edit] Taut line hitch (tent hitch)

Image:Tenthitch.png

[edit] Prusik knot

  • Double Prusik and Triple Prusik

Image:Prusik.png

[edit] Double fisherman's knot

Image:doublefishermans.png

[edit] Figure-8 knot on a bight

Image:figure8.png

[edit] Figure-8 knot rewoven

Image:figure8rw.png

[edit] Overhand knot

Image:overhand.png

[edit] Water knot

Image:WaterKnot.png Tahoe Backcountry Ski Patrol Manual

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