All About Tree Climbing

"Technical" (rope and saddle) tree climbing is a safe activity that people all over the world enjoy. These are some of the questions we answer in these pages:

• Why do they do it?

• How do they choose a safe tree and what are the things that make a tree just perfect for the type of climb they want?

• What kind of gear do they use?

• How do they get up into a tree?

• Are the trees or forests damaged by climbers?

• What safety guidelines do climbers follow to protect themselves against accidents and injuries?