Day 2
DAY 2: Application of Climbing Technique
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Tree Worker Program outline for details.)
On day 2, students practice what they learned on day 1.
PLUS:
Advanced anchor point isolation using the Grappin grapnel hook
Monkey fist
Climbing practice: Double rope end climbing (DREC)
Tree inspection using the the Four Zone Assessment Method
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Making a monkey fist for getting your rope into a tree.
Monkey fist is an easy way to set up an anchor point.
Setting up a second anchor with the other end of the rope.
Rope management is important!
Setting up a traverse using a yella grapnel.
Traversing to another side of the tree using both ends of the rope.
Practicing double rope end climbing (DREC) using both ends of the rope.
Learning how to do a down pitch using both ends of the rope.
