Learn the safest methods for toprope belaying. If you're new to rock climbing, this will lay the foundation for future belaying skills.

The Mule Knot (a.k.a releasable knot) is ideal to lock off the rope on the belay plate. There are many occasions in climbing when, belaying from the harness using a device which does not self-arrest ...

Take your climbing skills to the next level and learn how to belay! You will learn proper knotting, commands, and techniques. Successful completion of this course allows you to serve as an anchor ...

Arbitrary Belay Tests Another issue is with gym rules, particularly belay tests. What does one need to know to belay safely? Commands? How to feed or take while keeping your brake hand on the rope?

Which belay devices are best? When partaking in a sport like climbing that’s equally exhilarating and dangerous, safety precautions take priority. Armed with a good braking hand, harness and … ...

While commuters trudged through rush-hour traffic on the interstate, I was nearly 50 feet above, clinging to a wooden beam.

How to belay while toprope soloing on a multipitch. Now the leader unclips his personal anchor and starts off on the next pitch.

Belay language is taught during this active part of the class, since communication between climber and belayer is key to safety -- for both of you.

There are four main types of belay devices, but they all serve the same purpose — to prevent climbers from falling. Learn more here about which ones are best.