How should you tie a belay rope to your harness?

Directly with a proper climbing knot.

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  1. Directly with a proper climbing knot ✔
  2. With a loose shoelace
  3. With tape

Why: The belay rope should be tied directly to the harness using a correct, secure climbing knot.

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Answer: Directly with a proper climbing knot. The belay rope should be tied directly to the harness using a correct, secure climbing knot.

  1. Scouting America: Climbing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/climbing
    Show the correct way to directly tie a belay rope to your harness.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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