On high alpine tours, the Prusik or Prusik knot is a friction hitch knot that is used in crevasse rescues: Either for self-rescue or with a pulley system – check out the video for a guide to this knot!
► You can find all the tutorials and quizzes on the most important knots for high alpine touring in the “Knot techniques” chapter of the SAFETY ACADEMY LAB ICE: [ Ссылка ]

In addition to the figure eight loop, clove hitch and Munter hitch, the Prusik knot is one of the knots you must be able to tie on a high alpine tour. It serves as a friction hitch knot for crevasse rescues, either as a climbing aid for self-rescue or as a reverse lock with a pulley system.

In the next video you’ll find a step-by-step guide to the Munter hitch belay (HMS) for protecting the lead and follower: [ Ссылка ]

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