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An eye splice creates a strong, reliable rope loop ideal for camping, sailing, and outdoor work. This step-by-step guide shares practical ropework tips and essential techniques to help you master a ...

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On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Loveland Ski Area announced it has reached another milestone in the construction of its new Lift 7 chair. Located at Loveland Valley, the haul rope for Lift 7 was spliced on ...

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