I recently took a class on basic self-rescue skills. I wrote up some notes to help me remember things and figured it would be useful to others! Before we start, none of this complicated stuff matters if these are not true: Always lock locking carabiners! Check your and your partners harness, figure-eight and belay setups! Wear a helmet! There are a few different knots used in all technical mountaineering/climbing and it is best to be able to do them in your sleep, one-handed. Read more...