ChasL
New Member
Hi all. I'm a new climber learning the ropes, no pun intended. 
I live in the Santa Cruz mountains and have a Cabin in the Sierras that are surrounded by trees. After the CZU lightning complex fire and the recent Caldor fires both approached withing mere feet of my house and cabin on each occasion, i decided i need to be able to do my own tree takedowns for firebreaks to keep my property as protected as i can.
With some experience falling trees, i decided that i needed to learn the art of climbing as well.
I recently picked up some Gecko Aluminum spurs, a Buckingham Ergovation belt, along with the basics, figure 8, climbing straps, extra lanyard, carabiners, top handled chainsaw, ropes, etc. necessary.
I've got a few decent size oak trees that need to come down and or be pruned so i've started practicing on the smaller ones to get my feet wet. Taking it slow and steady and always tied in at least twice.
i look forward to learning from the experienced members of the forum here.
Thanks
Charles
I live in the Santa Cruz mountains and have a Cabin in the Sierras that are surrounded by trees. After the CZU lightning complex fire and the recent Caldor fires both approached withing mere feet of my house and cabin on each occasion, i decided i need to be able to do my own tree takedowns for firebreaks to keep my property as protected as i can.
With some experience falling trees, i decided that i needed to learn the art of climbing as well.
I recently picked up some Gecko Aluminum spurs, a Buckingham Ergovation belt, along with the basics, figure 8, climbing straps, extra lanyard, carabiners, top handled chainsaw, ropes, etc. necessary.
I've got a few decent size oak trees that need to come down and or be pruned so i've started practicing on the smaller ones to get my feet wet. Taking it slow and steady and always tied in at least twice.
i look forward to learning from the experienced members of the forum here.
Thanks
Charles
