This climbing demo is an introduction to climbing that I did for some children at the Colorado Mountain Club indoor wall.

Sometimes called a ‘self equalizing 8’ – not necessarily self equalizing, but useful for anchors nonetheless.

The clove hitch and Munter hitch are very closely related. Learn to tie each on the carabiner. The Munter is essentially half a clove, so you can add the other half to make a Munter into a clove.

A friction hitch that works well in either 6-7mm cord or sewn slings.

Another friction hitch with very good holding power. Works better in accessory cord than sewn slings.

Useful at a two-bolt anchor.

*(I know, I used two hands in order to keep the carabiner from twisting.)
This is a method you should practice for a primary attachment to the belay anchor.

The mule knot is a load-releasable method of tying off a belay. Watch the position of the hands carefully and mimic it to learn this knot with a minimum of transitions.

Study how the knot is safely released – you must maintain control of the brake strand!