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How should a climbing rope be stored?

Keep it clean, dry, and out of sunlight.

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  1. Keep it clean, dry, and out of sunlight ✔
  2. Store it tightly in a hot car
  3. Apply oil to make it stretch

Why: Ropes last longer when kept clean, dry, and away from direct sunlight, chemicals, and sharp edges.

Huh, didn't know that: The UIAA says to keep a rope away from chemicals and acids and to inspect it regularly.

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Why did the rope stay out of the sun? It did not want to fade away.
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References

Answer: Keep it clean, dry, and out of sunlight. Ropes last longer when kept clean, dry, and away from direct sunlight, chemicals, and sharp edges.

  1. UIAA Mountain Skills: What Weakens a Rope www.theuiaa.org/mountain-skills-what-weakens-a-rope
    store it in a cool, dry place
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  2. UIAA Mountain Skills: What Weakens a Rope www.theuiaa.org/mountain-skills-what-weakens-a-rope
    Do not leave your rope out in the sun
    Checked 2026-10-12.
  3. UIAA Mountain Skills: What Weakens a Rope www.theuiaa.org/mountain-skills-what-weakens-a-rope
    Keep your rope away from chemicals and acids
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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