Explore the Rope Wrench and Rope Walking Hitch-based climbing system in this detailed demo for arborists and tree climbers.

From left, Eric Massie, Ryan Rastok, Erin Massie and Chris Johnson suspend themselves in a Scotch pine tree in northwest Lawrence on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. The four arborists enjoy spending some of ...

Learn how to set up a retrievable spar anchor for MRS (Moving Rope System) and DRT (Doubled Rope Technique) methods in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Arborists from across the region gathered ...

When was the last time you climbed a tree? Most of us probably do not think about climbing a tree at all past the age of 10, but David Anderson with Canopy Watch feels that climbing trees can be a ...

Natalie Beneviat Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that ...

Although Mel Hamilton is completely at ease when she works high in the branches of a tree, she said her mother was anxious while watching her compete in the Illinois Arborist Association Annual Tree ...

ALBANY — Passersby found themselves looking up Saturday in Washington Park, as competitors took to the branches for the state’s tree climbing championship. While many may remember clambering up trees ...

Well, some of them are competing this weekend at UNC Charlotte. The Charlotte Arborists Association is hosting the event at Heck Lake. The non-profit is dedicated to helping locals learn safe and ...