These animated knots are for arborists and other tree-climbers. This selection is based on consultation with tree climbers and, in particular, Jeff Jepson's books for Arborists 1,2.

In our video tutorial above, we cover step-by-step how to tie various tree climbing knots such as the Bowline with a Yosemite finish the Running Bowline, the Alpine Butterfly, or the Blakes Hitch.

In this video, Nick Bonner shows how to tie the most basic knots used in tree care and climbing. You'll learn how to make a bowline, blake's hitch, alpine butterfly, running bowline, and...

Aug 2, 2025 · Now, let’s get to the heart of the matter: the seven essential climbing knots every arborist should know. I’ll break down each knot, explaining its purpose, how to tie it, and some …

Arborist Knots Here is a selection of knots for arborists, animated and illustrated. Hitches, such as the Blake's Hitch are useful for aerial work in trees. Mouse over the name of the knot below to …

There are potentially thousands of knots that we COULD use. On this page and subpages, JRB focusses on those which have been used and discovered by JRB. In addition to the the …

Feb 2, 2025 · Here is a selection of arborist knots, including illustrated hitches like the Blake's Hitch and the Basket Hitch for aerial tree work.

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A how to guide to our favourite tree climbing knots. Useful, simple to follow videos of tree climbing knots including prussik, bowline, marlin spike etc.