What draws people to tree climbing?
” A sense of adventure and a love of all things natural are the most common denominators among recreational tree climbers. Tree climbers love being aloft and sharing what they find. With advances in technique and equipment, large trees that were once considered too big to climb can now be scaled with ease and safety. In addition, tree climbing is a great activity for families. “How hard is it?” Just about everyone can climb trees using a rope and harness. Exceptional strength is not needed. Lighter people will have an easier time of it than those who are heavier. But again, once you’ve “learned the ropes” , basic tree climbing is a snap! “Is tree climbing safe?” Tree climbing is safer than riding a bike down the street. Climbing is performed while you are suspended from a rope. As long as the rope is looped over a sturdy branch, and the knots are tied correctly, it is impossible to fall. To date, in all the years of our existence (since 1983), no one who has ever climbed with TCI has g
