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Daniel Krug

Rock Climbing Expert

Daniel Krug is a rock climbing expert and the Founder and Lead Guide at Climb Denver in Colorado. Daniel has extensive experience with rock climbing and BASE jumping, with over 10 years of professional climbing guide experience guiding nearly 15,000 people. Climb Denver is an adventure-guiding service that focuses on the individual while offering real climbing experiences. He specializes in working with beginners of all ages and with those who have doubts or fear of heights, and he emphasizes a non-judgmental and positive approach.

Professional Achievements

  • Founded Climb Denver in 2015, an outdoor climbing guide service that helps people experience the thrill of climbing
  • Went viral for his GoPro video, "The World’s Highest Climbing Wall"
  • Creator of Practi Bolts—climbing bolt replicas designed for training in climbing systems
  • His Instagram page became one of the fastest-growing accounts for climbing tech tips of its time

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certified Single-Pitch Instructor, American Mountain Guides Association, (AMGA SPI)

Favorite Piece of Advice

Don't just memorize the steps—take the time to understand why each one matters. In a dynamic sport where situations are constantly evolving, this deeper knowledge will guide your response when things inevitably change.

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How to

Tie a Rope on a Pole

When you want to tie a rope to a pole, the best way to do so is by using a type of hitch knot. For a quick temporary knot, use a clove hitch. If you want something more secure that won’t slip, go with the rolling hitch...

3 Ways to Splice a Rope Together

Three simple and easy ways to weave the ends of a rope together “Splicing” is the process of weaving the ends of a length of rope into the body of the rope itself, or into another rope. It’s handy in boating or ot...

How to

Climb a Tree With No Branches

Climbing trees with no branches can be difficult, but as long as you do it safely, it can also be really fun! There are a couple of approaches you can take -- the front-foot technique and the frog technique. The front-fo...

How to

Canoe

If you've never canoed before, you might be worried about not being able to steer the boat or even tipping it over. Fortunately, these problems can easily be avoided by learning how to paddle by getting in and out of the...

How to

Back Braid Rope

Back braiding is a way to tie loose strands of rope together. Braided rope can be used in a number of ways, including as a lead for horses. You don’t need a lot of supplies to braid rope. You can make a simple crown kn...

How to

Tie River Tubes Together

Floating in a river is a fun summertime activity to do with friends. If you want to stick together with a group rather than floating freely or if you want to keep a cooler with drinks close by, you may want to tie your t...