Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... GATEWAY — Karl Prusik is an undeniable genius. The Austrian mountaineer is credited with creating the brilliant friction hitch “knot” of the same name. And ...

There’s an old saying: “If you don’t know a knot, tie a lot.” It’s funny advice, really. Outdoor sports enthusiasts should know lots of knots, but we should know how to tie them correctly every time.

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...