Bowline with Yosemite Finish
Secure fixed loop for tie-in and anchor points, finished by tracing the tail back through the knot body.
When to use it
Tying your climbing line to a hardware point or forming a tie-in eye.
Step 1
Form a small loop in the standing part, leaving a long working tail.
Step by step
Step 1
Form a small loop in the standing part, leaving a long working tail.
Step 2
Pass the working end up through the loop, around behind the standing part and back down through the loop.
Step 3
Snug the knot leaving a tail about ten times the rope diameter.
Step 4
Trace the tail back down alongside the loop leg and through the knot body — the Yosemite finish.
Step 5
Dress and set both parts firmly, then load-test before use.
Cautions
- A plain bowline can capsize when cycled loose — always add the Yosemite finish or a stopper.
- Never leave a short tail. Check it after every descent.
Training aid only. Follow ANSI Z133, your employer's policy and the manufacturer's instructions for every piece of equipment.