Considering Climbing

secureland · Jul 18, 2008

I would like to learn how to climb.
Can someone please recommend some learning materials. Safety first.

Thanks for any replys

TreeBot · Jul 18, 2008

The Tree Climber’s Companion

Of course there is no substitute for direct supervision by someone with experience.

secureland · Jul 18, 2008

Are there reputable schools or courses that I could attend? I would like to learn climbing as well as cutting in the tree.
I've used chain-saws on the ground for several years.

TreeBot · Jul 18, 2008

There are a few programs here and there but for the most part they are for people already working in the industry.

You will probably have to start by dragging brush. If you are willing and physically able to climb most guys will give you a shot after they know you can work and that you aren't an idjut.

toddstreeservic · Jul 18, 2008

How long have you been working ground?

b1rdman · Jul 18, 2008

secureland said:
Are there reputable schools or courses that I could attend? I would like to learn climbing as well as cutting in the tree.
I've used chain-saws on the ground for several years.

Where are you in the Northeast?

I did a two year program at the University of New Hampshire when I was fresh out of high school and I found it to be quite good. I don't know how old you are but I can tell you that it was and still a good mix of "kids" and adults.

Check it out.

http://unhmagazine.unh.edu/sp06/woods.html

(WLL) · Jul 18, 2008

GO for it!!! get up them trees. on the job training is best when learning how to climb.

toddstreeservic · Jul 18, 2008

secureland said:
Are there reputable schools or courses that I could attend? I would like to learn climbing as well as cutting in the tree.
I've used chain-saws on the ground for several years.

Paul Smiths College in NY has an Urban Tree Management program and is an excellent school.

MARCELL8733 · Jul 18, 2008

Climber

secureland said:
I would like to learn how to climb.
Can someone please recommend some learning materials. Safety first.

Thanks for any replys

CALL 1-888 I.S.A.-TREE THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE WILL HAVE ANY TREE CARE DVD YOU NEED :clap:

TreeChickee · Jul 29, 2008

secureland said:
Are there reputable schools or courses that I could attend? I would like to learn climbing as well as cutting in the tree.
I've used chain-saws on the ground for several years.

The Stockbridge School of Agriculture (in Amherst, MA) has an awesome Arboriculture program. There's a climbing class, chainsaw class, and a class for if you want to own your own business, among all the others.
I'm a second year student there now, and I absolutely love it!
There was a write-up about the program in the TCI magazine a while back, here's a link to the article if you want to read it.
http://www.umass.edu/stockbridge/arboriculture/articles/2005.9.20.tcia.html

Ghillie · Jul 29, 2008

Welcome to the site, treechickee!!

Good luck and be safe!

Fred

Ghillie · Jul 29, 2008

MARCELL8733 said:
CALL 1-888 I.S.A.-TREE THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE WILL HAVE ANY TREE CARE DVD YOU NEED

:agree2: Sometimes video answers questions a book can't when you can't get hands on training.

+1 on the Tree Climber's Companion also.

TreeChickee · Jul 29, 2008

Ghillie said:
Welcome to the site, treechickee!!

Good luck and be safe!

Fred

Thank you!

tomtrees58 · Jul 29, 2008

secureland said:
I would like to learn how to climb.
Can someone please recommend some learning materials. Safety first.

Thanks for any replies

how old are you ?? i have bean climbing four 33 years now tom trees

opcorn:

Adkpk · Jul 29, 2008

Read this thread
http://arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=45735 it's real good and not just cause it was started by me. I am aloft and doing pretty good with it.

Welcome, TreeChickee.

treemandan · Jul 29, 2008

tomtrees58 said:
how old are you ?? i have bean climbing four 33 years now tom treesopcorn:

Maybe you should come down and take a break. After 33 years you must be tired.

treemandan · Jul 29, 2008

Ghillie said:
Welcome to the site, treechickee!!

Good luck and be safe!

Fred

Yeah and shwee shwoo. Howyoudoin?
Not you Fred.

Ghillie · Jul 29, 2008

treemandan said:
Yeah and shwee shwoo. Howyoudoin?
Not you Fred.

You sure??? I do look mighty cute in them jeans!!!

I am just a big teddy bear at heart!

treemandan · Jul 29, 2008

Ghillie said:
You sure??? I do look mighty cute in them jeans!!!

I am just a big teddy bear at heart!

Allright you got me.

oldirty · Jul 29, 2008

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