Ascending

There are countless ways to ascend a rope, here are a few simple ones:

Reverso style Belay device as ascending ratchett

Garder Hitch (one way ratchett)

Grigri/ reverso style and ascender

...or use set of texas prussiks

REMEMBER! Always use backup knots.. clove hitches below ratchett to belay loop OR panic/catastrophe knots, about every 3m