A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers. Includes guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand and knot-tying directions illustrated with photos.

CLYDE SOLES is a writer-climber with varied experience in the field. He has summitted 8000-meter peaks and has written for magazines and authored several books, including The Outdoor Knots Book, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance, and Climbing: Expedition Planning, all published by The Mountaineers Books.

For more information about Clyde, visit his web site at ClideSoles.com.