Learning the foundations to tree climbing is essential in the Tree Care Industry. Chris breaks down the few easy steps included when climbing with the absolute basics. bartlettman.com
I am just learning how to climb and I’m not working with anyone else that knows how to do this. This was the most helpful video I’ve watched since I’ve started learning to climb. Much appreciated
Same here I got in the tree with my put pads on the wrong spurs and just looped the bottom straps around my feet not the spurs. Was like hm my foot should probably touch the metal more. Idk why but I’ve never seen anyone put spurs on
You have awakened some type of ancient primordial drive within me. I have always been good at climbing trees and loved doing it my whole life, and now I know there is a professional way to do it. The birds are singing!
what an absolute beast.. i climbed for the first time using the hip thrust method with a 2:1 advantage using a pulley.. this guy just blows it out of the water
Watched several videos on this subject and too many with guys that are using over a thousand dollars in fancy gear and making it way too complicated. By far one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks.
It is definitely imperative to learn how-to climb with the absolute basics. The "fancy gear" however, provides a different means of doing the same thing but on a less fatiguing level. Thanks for commenting!
Exactly the way i was trained to do line clearance in 2004 and the methods i still use today. The only difference is i use a taught line hitch instead of the blake. I was taught the blake first but the taught line is easier to tie while in a tree imo. Great throwback video for me. I never see anyone climb without some kind of device anymore.
This has been an absolutely great video, thanks BAS. I work as fire rescue heavy rescue and everything we do is so reliant on gear (static line; ascenders; descenders; Gri Gri’s; pulley systems; loads of Paratech). The annoying bit is we tend to be pretty good with knots but must use the gear. So watching this video is so refreshing. I’d go so far as to use the word “freeing”. 😅
FINALLY!! I find (here) a true professional that knows how to properly climb a tree withOUT spurs! There are several trees that I'd like to climb and I do NOT want to injure/kill them. Thanks for posting this.
WOW! You make this look easy when you know what your doing. And obviously you do . Well done. I came here as a home owner wanting to do some minor trimming higher than my pole saw will reach. This is way above my pay grade but it has given the "respect" knowledge I needed before I attemp to do my own work. This can bedangerous not only from a fall but from hanging from a fall arrest and trying to rescue oneself. I still want to try but I need to educate myself some and I realize I dont know quite how to even select a harness just yet. But anyway wanted to tell you it's one of the articulate example of "how to" for those that are more than basic climbers. Good job.
Did a test for an arborist apprenticeship and had no clue how to limb walk. Had to climb up about 35 feet then limb walk about 10 feet to hit a bell, with no other branches to grab onto. Somehow I got across and then kind of straddled my way back. Had to free climb another 15 feet from there. It was interesting and I saw people give up at that first limb walk. Seeing this video, I now wonder if I would have been able to use this method. If I take on the apprenticeship, it might be cool to learn the proper way to do these things. God bless and saving this video!
Thank you for your support! These methods can be modified and used in most scenarios. But as you already know, all trees are different. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Climb on 🤙
I got here because I was trying trim a tree which is tall but thin so can't climb it. Regardless, this is magic and makes me want to learn how to throw a rope just to learn it.
Thank you for clarifying this method. I was introduced to arborist climbing with zigzags and lockjacks, and when I got my own gear and tried to work with just one rope and no devices it seemed like immeasurably more work - I'm now trying to buy devices, glad to see I was doing it essentially correct and wasn't just missing something. For me, even though it can be done, the big killer with this technique is that the rope doesn't fall through the hitch by itself, and must be manually pulled through with one arm while holding one's weight on the other arm. This puts so much more strain on the arms and hands. I resent how expensive mechanical prusiks are, but I've given in and will be buying one soon, before my forearms seize up completely!
@JadensRedemption That's interesting, is the idea that you can then pull the slack through by pulling your rope out and up in front, like you do with the big pulley on the front of a zigzag?
Most helpful to me that i have watched. I am going to prune my oak tree myself am watching a lot of tutorials for general knowledge and different tips. Plan on practicing this low before i head way up. Thanks
My climbing gear coat like 1500 dollars. I'd prune your oak tree at least twice for that and you won't hurt yourself in the process. Do whatever you want man but big oaks are hard climbs if you don't know what you're doing you could take a swing back into the trunk or break out your tie in point. Ppl die doing this.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127 thanks for the concern and i know what you mean. I'm a DYI guy and wanted to learn but what im learning is its not as easy as people make it look. Ive climbed trees without any safety equiptment but never climbed to cut. I'll take it slow and have no interest in being injured trimming my tree so unless im 100% confident i can do it safely i wont attempt it. Thanks again.
hey friend thank you so much for the tutorial,this is my first search video about climb,I have never climbed a tree before .much appreciated bro!love you from malaysia
Hi, thanks for posting this video. I 'm interested in recreational tree climbing. What type of rope (static or dynamic) do you recommend using the technique demonstrated in this video? Cheers!
The spar, or the main trunk, is and should always be the preferred anchor for the any climbing system. When anchoring to a limb on its own, the climber runs the risk of breaking that limb and falling to the ground.
So after he roped the limb then he got it around the spar so the limb supported the rope at that height but the rope still wrapped around the main trunk of the tree. I assume this takes weight off of the limb and disperses it on the trunk and limb?@@BartlettArboristSupply
Nothing like the basics! Great job. Hey Chris, how about doing a vid on monkey fists, daisy chains, etc., and how climbers can utilize these to tidy up their saddle, so things like lanyards, re-direct set ups and short sections of rope are well placed and ready for quick deployment?
This is just my humble opinion. When I discovered how to use a split tail, it made life so much easier. If I was about to climb with a new rope, I would cut 3 or 4 ft off the end and use it as a quick split tail. Same blakes hitch, except without having to re-tie it over and over. I'd rater have a shorter rope, then have to tie a Blake's over and over every time I wanted to switch spots.
I concur 100%. In my day to day work, I use a prusik configuration while climbing. A split tail, or any open system version does save time and creates convenience
I work for Bartlett in 1965. We had manila rope And made a bowline on the bite where are saddle Hauser really happy world nylon saddles Came out. That’s good work did it my whole life and I loved. I’m 86 now and I just ride my motorcycle. Pull my camper. Be safe.
great video thanks. Question: Wouldn't you be damaging the rope and the tree by loading it and pulling it through the branch? Wouldn't it be better to keep the rope static and climb both sides of the rope with a jumar / standing system with prussicks?
Excellent questions! Yes, the rope and tree could see damage. From an efficiency stand point yes, it would be efficient to foot lock up with a hand ascender, however foot locking is almost a lost art and the technique needs to be on point. Another point to that; additional hardware may be needed and some like to keep simple. A friction saver would be the most practical thing to use to protect both rope and tree.
The friction hitch used is the Blake's Hitch. The attached link will take you to our video on the Blake's hitch ➡️ th-cam.com/video/wRTKmmMsVWY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cSd59ohIeFyeJcgI
I am afraid of rope over branch friction under load. A few time I tried this there were considerable (imo) marks left on branch, so I decided to practice other methods. Still it looks much easier the way you showed, need to reconsider this :)
Absolutely! Your body weight, on a roughly a half inch line, moving is going to create a lot of friction. That is why it is imperative, to use arboricultural standard ropes, and make sure you are capturing "the spar"of the tree, not just a limb.
This was the way everyone climbed 30 years ago..threw balls sure but mostly this was production way..or someone pulled you up ..then you did this..people today have bo idea 💡 how easy they have it..in EVERYTHING LET ALONE WORK
I'm no arborist, just a climbing photographer looking for a more efficient way to ascend. But when I see this, I'd rather stick to my GriGri, Jumar and Footloop :D - Don't get me wrong, its impressive you're doing it without any device whatsoever and surely a useful skill to have. But it looks so much more exhausting and more time consuming than any other tree guy I've seen so far. I'm curious to why you are doing it this way.
This video was created for two main reasons: showcase the basic fundamentals of spurless tree climbing that every climber should know and two, not everyone looks for mechanical or higher end harnesses. This shows that tree work can still be accomplished with the bare minimum, but it will be more strenuous when compared to other styles of climbing.
I'd use the rope if I was you. Jumping's fast but not so enjoyable. If you watch the knot he keeps pushing up higher as he goes up the tree, if you put slight downward pressure on that knot, your weight will pull the rope downward through the knot & act like a sort of elevator. There's arborist videos on YT that demonstrate exactly how to tie that knot & how to operate it.
Thanks so much for the video. As a novice climber exactly what I need. A question I have is isolating your line on the spar. First throw around the limb. But second throw to something opposite the limb?
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Man, I've been a professional arborist for +12 years and this made me realize I knew absolutely nothing about how to throw a rope :-). Thanks!
good vid, thanks👍
Glad you liked it!
I am just learning how to climb and I’m not working with anyone else that knows how to do this. This was the most helpful video I’ve watched since I’ve started learning to climb. Much appreciated
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for letting us know! glad we could help! We appreciate your support🤙
Same here - I got some questions answered that I could not find the answers for before
Same here I got in the tree with my put pads on the wrong spurs and just looped the bottom straps around my feet not the spurs. Was like hm my foot should probably touch the metal more. Idk why but I’ve never seen anyone put spurs on
Any update?
Thank you!
Awesome and amazing skills
Thank you! Cheers!
You have awakened some type of ancient primordial drive within me. I have always been good at climbing trees and loved doing it my whole life, and now I know there is a professional way to do it. The birds are singing!
💪 get after it bud! Thank you for your support🤙
what an absolute beast.. i climbed for the first time using the hip thrust method with a 2:1 advantage using a pulley.. this guy just blows it out of the water
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Watched several videos on this subject and too many with guys that are using over a thousand dollars in fancy gear and making it way too complicated. By far one of the best videos I have seen. Thanks.
It is definitely imperative to learn how-to climb with the absolute basics. The "fancy gear" however, provides a different means of doing the same thing but on a less fatiguing level. Thanks for commenting!
Exactly
Very helpful! Thank you!
You're welcome!
I’m 17 been climbing for 3 years and till this day I still have lots to learn thank you sir for this video! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Exactly the way i was trained to do line clearance in 2004 and the methods i still use today. The only difference is i use a taught line hitch instead of the blake. I was taught the blake first but the taught line is easier to tie while in a tree imo. Great throwback video for me. I never see anyone climb without some kind of device anymore.
This has been an absolutely great video, thanks BAS. I work as fire rescue heavy rescue and everything we do is so reliant on gear (static line; ascenders; descenders; Gri Gri’s; pulley systems; loads of Paratech). The annoying bit is we tend to be pretty good with knots but must use the gear. So watching this video is so refreshing. I’d go so far as to use the word “freeing”. 😅
Extremely well done, as someone who hasn't climbed tall trees you make it seem safe and achievable
Great video
Loved this video
thanks, this teach will definitely keep me safe while survivaling
you embody professionalism and efficiency. I have such respect for you, you’re making me want to put my saddle back on
FINALLY!! I find (here) a true professional that knows how to properly climb a tree withOUT spurs! There are several trees that I'd like to climb and I do NOT want to injure/kill them. Thanks for posting this.
WOW! You make this look easy when you know what your doing. And obviously you do . Well done. I came here as a home owner wanting to do some minor trimming higher than my pole saw will reach. This is way above my pay grade but it has given the "respect" knowledge I needed before I attemp to do my own work. This can bedangerous not only from a fall but from hanging from a fall arrest and trying to rescue oneself. I still want to try but I need to educate myself some and I realize I dont know quite how to even select a harness just yet. But anyway wanted to tell you it's one of the articulate example of "how to" for those that are more than basic climbers. Good job.
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That was incredibly impressive. There's a man who knows his trade.
This is the best video. Should be mandatory to learn these skills in school.
Our thoughts as well.
Great tutorial. Loved the bit about walking the rope to the right or left
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to make this video! Great information!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, it was perfect starter!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love how you explain everything in detail. You are so good and thorough. Great job! you're also not rough on the eyes (respectfully)
Did a test for an arborist apprenticeship and had no clue how to limb walk. Had to climb up about 35 feet then limb walk about 10 feet to hit a bell, with no other branches to grab onto. Somehow I got across and then kind of straddled my way back. Had to free climb another 15 feet from there. It was interesting and I saw people give up at that first limb walk. Seeing this video, I now wonder if I would have been able to use this method. If I take on the apprenticeship, it might be cool to learn the proper way to do these things. God bless and saving this video!
Thank you for your support! These methods can be modified and used in most scenarios. But as you already know, all trees are different. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Climb on 🤙
Best climbing arborist video ive seen yet, Please keep them coming dude!
And subbed!
thank you so much perfect tips for me to make first steps in climbing a trees that need pruning. Liked and subscribed
Thank you so much bro🙏🏻
Always welcome
I got here because I was trying trim a tree which is tall but thin so can't climb it. Regardless, this is magic and makes me want to learn how to throw a rope just to learn it.
Impressive skills! Not easy to talk and climb at the same time so well done with the lesson 🤩💯😍thanks for sharing!! New sub 🙌
Thank you so much 🤗
Thank you for clarifying this method. I was introduced to arborist climbing with zigzags and lockjacks, and when I got my own gear and tried to work with just one rope and no devices it seemed like immeasurably more work - I'm now trying to buy devices, glad to see I was doing it essentially correct and wasn't just missing something. For me, even though it can be done, the big killer with this technique is that the rope doesn't fall through the hitch by itself, and must be manually pulled through with one arm while holding one's weight on the other arm. This puts so much more strain on the arms and hands. I resent how expensive mechanical prusiks are, but I've given in and will be buying one soon, before my forearms seize up completely!
A micro pulley can be added under a prussik to help with ascending. Can be real handy for position ropes, or when running multiple ropes up there
@JadensRedemption That's interesting, is the idea that you can then pull the slack through by pulling your rope out and up in front, like you do with the big pulley on the front of a zigzag?
Exactly 😄
@@JadensRedemption Thank you for this info! Added to the list of gadgets to buy ❤️
@@boiledelephant hey man, us tree guys stick together 😉
Most helpful to me that i have watched. I am going to prune my oak tree myself am watching a lot of tutorials for general knowledge and different tips. Plan on practicing this low before i head way up. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
My climbing gear coat like 1500 dollars. I'd prune your oak tree at least twice for that and you won't hurt yourself in the process. Do whatever you want man but big oaks are hard climbs if you don't know what you're doing you could take a swing back into the trunk or break out your tie in point. Ppl die doing this.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127 thanks for the concern and i know what you mean. I'm a DYI guy and wanted to learn but what im learning is its not as easy as people make it look. Ive climbed trees without any safety equiptment but never climbed to cut. I'll take it slow and have no interest in being injured trimming my tree so unless im 100% confident i can do it safely i wont attempt it. Thanks again.
@@XbunkerXballerX7127imagine if you never learned because someone told you it was hard and dangerous?
Some very nice information I have not seen presented before, much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
THANK YOU, FOR THIS HELPFUL DEMO VIDEO!!! YOU MAKE IT LOOK EASY!!...
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You do absolutely amazing explaining. Great detail. Understandable. Got a new subscriber
Welcome aboard!
Thank you. This is one of the best climbing videos I've seen yet. Great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
habe watched hundreds videos about tree climbing, your video is always so frish and helpful.Thank you for your great effort .
We appreciate you taking the time to comment thank you for your support🤙
hey friend thank you so much for the tutorial,this is my first search video about climb,I have never climbed a tree before
.much appreciated bro!love you from malaysia
Throwing the loop is great advice thank you sir
A noose is also a great knot to weight a rope, as it is a slip knot and will untie if it gets stuck in a crotch
Thanks for sharing your knowlege!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome, thanks!
Looks like a lot of thought and effort went into this video. Keep them coming! 👍👍👍
Thanks, will do!
We try and give everyone the best information we can. thank you for your support! 🤙
Good video, very informative. I learned how to tie some knots in my trade school
Glad it was helpful!
Alot of gems of techniques in one short video just had to chime in and say thanks got alot out of this
Thank you very much for taking the time to comment, and letting us know you enjoyed it! Climb on!!!🤙
That guy must be in incredible shape. Imagine doing that with a chainsaw.
Awesome video. Keep up the good work brother
Thanks! Will do!
Very impressive! Great vid. Too old now but there in my imagination...
Glad you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed the more personal formatting of this video. Great instructor 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
I appreciate your modesty and your comment! Climb on!🤙
great teacher. thanks
Thank you for taking the time to comment, and your support!🤙
Great lesson technique and the information, thank you 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Hi, thanks for posting this video. I 'm interested in recreational tree climbing. What type of rope (static or dynamic) do you recommend using the technique demonstrated in this video? Cheers!
Dynamic would be best.
@@BartlettArboristSupplyThank you.
i have been watching you for a while and you dont stop surprising me :)
good job. nice vid.
Thank you!!! We appreciate you! Hopefully the videos coming out, will keep you entertained and informed. Climb on!🤙
Thank you , very detailed and helpful for newbie!!!
I have been looking for such think what you think tutorials!
Again thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad we could help. Hopefully the videos coming out soon will be just as helpful🤙
Awesome narrative, perfect , thx
Much appreciated!
I like this! Very informative and low tech
Glad you liked it!
great demonstration and explanation of limb walking. Thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for your support!🤙
Love this video. What is the spar? and how does it help to mitigate the risk of climbing of just a limb
The spar, or the main trunk, is and should always be the preferred anchor for the any climbing system. When anchoring to a limb on its own, the climber runs the risk of breaking that limb and falling to the ground.
So after he roped the limb then he got it around the spar so the limb supported the rope at that height but the rope still wrapped around the main trunk of the tree. I assume this takes weight off of the limb and disperses it on the trunk and limb?@@BartlettArboristSupply
I think I can do this! 😂
But I’m a girly girl. My legs are strong. My arms… not so much. May as well try! This looks like fun!
you make this look so freaking cool
He makes it look easy. I’d be gassed before ascending 10’
Excellent video! Great for new climbers, and useful to refresh and teach experienced climbers of available techniques.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! we appreciate the comment, and hope we can keep you entertained and informed in the future🤙
Nothing like the basics! Great job.
Hey Chris, how about doing a vid on monkey fists, daisy chains, etc., and how climbers can utilize these to tidy up their saddle, so things like lanyards, re-direct set ups and short sections of rope are well placed and ready for quick deployment?
Sounds good!
Great idea. We will try to incorporate these ideas soon🤙
thanks soooo much im 14 and jsut got given a rope and this help
would u be able to give me a list of what u need
This is just my humble opinion. When I discovered how to use a split tail, it made life so much easier. If I was about to climb with a new rope, I would cut 3 or 4 ft off the end and use it as a quick split tail. Same blakes hitch, except without having to re-tie it over and over. I'd rater have a shorter rope, then have to tie a Blake's over and over every time I wanted to switch spots.
I concur 100%. In my day to day work, I use a prusik configuration while climbing. A split tail, or any open system version does save time and creates convenience
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I work for Bartlett in 1965. We had manila rope And made a bowline on the bite where are saddle Hauser really happy world nylon saddles Came out. That’s good work did it my whole life and I loved. I’m 86 now and I just ride my motorcycle. Pull my camper. Be safe.
great video thanks. Question: Wouldn't you be damaging the rope and the tree by loading it and pulling it through the branch? Wouldn't it be better to keep the rope static and climb both sides of the rope with a jumar / standing system with prussicks?
Excellent questions! Yes, the rope and tree could see damage. From an efficiency stand point yes, it would be efficient to foot lock up with a hand ascender, however foot locking is almost a lost art and the technique needs to be on point. Another point to that; additional hardware may be needed and some like to keep simple. A friction saver would be the most practical thing to use to protect both rope and tree.
Bartlett arborist Supply is where I do all my tree gear shopping. It used to be Baileys but Bartlett's better!
Excellent instructional video!!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! We appreciate the feedback! Climb on!🤙
That was amazing instructions
Great demonstration 👏🏽
Thank you! Cheers!
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Great info ..thanks for the tips and sharing..
You bet!
Hello again, I’m curious about this knot you use to climb and slide? Maybe a close up? I didn’t get, might b me though….good day, thanx
The friction hitch used is the Blake's Hitch. The attached link will take you to our video on the Blake's hitch ➡️ th-cam.com/video/wRTKmmMsVWY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cSd59ohIeFyeJcgI
Well done Chris! Appreciate the video!
Your good brother
Thank you sir .. from Malaysia
"I hope this video helped you become more better" lol, heck yeah it helped, I had to watched it twice! Lol
I am afraid of rope over branch friction under load. A few time I tried this there were considerable (imo) marks left on branch, so I decided to practice other methods. Still it looks much easier the way you showed, need to reconsider this :)
Absolutely! Your body weight, on a roughly a half inch line, moving is going to create a lot of friction. That is why it is imperative, to use arboricultural standard ropes, and make sure you are capturing "the spar"of the tree, not just a limb.
Good job😊
Thank you so much 😀
Easier to use bean bag and a throw line but over all he's got good information
This was the way everyone climbed 30 years ago..threw balls sure but mostly this was production way..or someone pulled you up ..then you did this..people today have bo idea 💡 how easy they have it..in EVERYTHING LET ALONE WORK
Good teaching
Thanks and welcome
Wow !! excelent
Thank you :)
This is super helpful. Can you do one with a flip line?
Sure thing!
Rock climbing for trees. No gaffs needed.
As it should be, unless it is has been marked for removal.
Good video, lots of information in it too!!
Appreciate it!
Sweet glasses bro!
Brilliant .. gotta use that monkey fist next time I'm out .. thanks
Give it try, definitely comes in handy here and there!
Thank you! glad it was helpful! Climb on!🤙
13:25 Man that cracking sound would have freaked me out! 😂
Try a slingshot and fishing line over a limb. Tie it to the end of the rope and pull the rope back over. Fishing weights are perfect.
I'm no arborist, just a climbing photographer looking for a more efficient way to ascend. But when I see this, I'd rather stick to my GriGri, Jumar and Footloop :D - Don't get me wrong, its impressive you're doing it without any device whatsoever and surely a useful skill to have. But it looks so much more exhausting and more time consuming than any other tree guy I've seen so far. I'm curious to why you are doing it this way.
This video was created for two main reasons: showcase the basic fundamentals of spurless tree climbing that every climber should know and two, not everyone looks for mechanical or higher end harnesses. This shows that tree work can still be accomplished with the bare minimum, but it will be more strenuous when compared to other styles of climbing.
All right, I’m up the tree now. How do I get down!!!?
I'd use the rope if I was you. Jumping's fast but not so enjoyable. If you watch the knot he keeps pushing up higher as he goes up the tree, if you put slight downward pressure on that knot, your weight will pull the rope downward through the knot & act like a sort of elevator. There's arborist videos on YT that demonstrate exactly how to tie that knot & how to operate it.
Thanks so much for the video. As a novice climber exactly what I need. A question I have is isolating your line on the spar. First throw around the limb. But second throw to something opposite the limb?
Was wondering the same
Very helpful. Wish the video could show what you're doing sometimes. That second toss into the tree is clear as mud. What did you do?
What is that piece of pro that he’s tying the clove hitch to? It’s not a carabiner, not an eight, just wondering.
It's name is Notch Radius Ring. Unfortunately it has been discontinued.
Pg&E could never let us climb a tree like that. And im glad. This way is hard
Oh, no doubt about that! Definitely easier ways to climb in today's era. Climb safe!
Excellent 🎉
Thank you! Cheers!
I need to learn how to ascend like you are doing...its sheer upper body muscle training required
Thrust the hips mate it makes it almost weightless,no major strength needed it’s all in the hips
You can do it!
Can you do tree climbing as a hobby? Great content!
Thank you! You can absolutely pick up tree climbing as a hobby! We have met a few people that only climb recreationally.
Wow that's so old school.