Climbing Schools?

big wood · Mar 7, 2008

JUST WANTED PEOPLES IMPUT ON WHAT WOULD BE A GOOD CLIMBING SCHOOL TO LOOK INTO TO LEARN TO CLIMB. :chainsaw:

Jimmychips · Mar 14, 2008

Arbormaster Training. They are based out of CT, but offer classes nationwide. I took their class 4 years ago: best investment I've ever made. Not cheap, but well worth it. I think its arbormaster.com.

Thillmaine · Mar 14, 2008

College

UMASS Amherst, or Paul Smiths..

big wood · Mar 14, 2008

thanks guys i got signed up for arbormaster training down at the biltmore mansion:greenchainsaw:

beowulf343 · Mar 14, 2008

Thillmaine said:
UMASS Amherst, or Paul Smiths..

I don't know about paul smith's. We've worked with several of their graduates over the years. They are knowledgable about trees but their climbing skills are sorely lacking.

Slvrmple72 · Mar 15, 2008

big wood said:
thanks guys i got signed up for arbormaster training down at the biltmore mansion:greenchainsaw:

Dont forget to take the classic shot in front of that place! You know the one: holding up a house key with the mansion in the background. The mrs. and I still smile looking at our photo and it has been years!
Good choice on the training! When you practice on your own remember to go low and slow: incorporate new skills slowly and stay low till you build your skills and confidence level. Get really good at rope climbing and when you use spikes for removals it will feel like you are cheating! Best of luck to you!