Tree climbing is an indispensable component of forestry work, serving as a vital means to access the canopy. In the Northwest, pine cone collection is one of the primary reasons for tree climbing.

Explore an in-depth analysis of every carabiner I use as a tree climber, covering different types, strengths, and best-use scenarios. Learn how to choose the right carabiner for safety, efficiency, ...

They’re less well known than others who recreate in forests, but they find communing with nature among trees – literally in trees – just as calming. They’re recreational tree climbers, a group whose ...

On an October day in Plumas National Forest, Alex Lemnah traverses the canopy of an incense cedar nearly 100 feet off the ground, listening carefully for the sound of a branch snapping under his feet.

He’s a world-class tree climber climbing in a world-class arboretum. Joe Wurzel is a Senior Arborist at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. He specializes in climbing the tall trees throughout the park.

This weekend, the City of Trees will host high-flying arborists in a tree climbing competition in William Land Park, where the canopy becomes their playing field. The arborists will show off the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tree climbers from around the world will gather at Silver Falls State Park to enjoy nature, food and scale old growth giants as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On an October day in Plumas National Forest, Alex Lemnah traverses the canopy of an incense cedar nearly 100 feet off the ground, ...

When it comes to the brass tacks, climbers doing cone collecting typically use a single rope technique. It’s a different method from arborists who climb trees to cut them down or trim them, goal is to ...