TREE CLIMBING NORTHWEST
This is the Tree Climbers International (TCI) famous Basic Tree Climbing Course taught to novice climbers worldwide. This course teaches the skills you need to climb a large tree on your own using Doubled Rope Technique (DRT). Information about selecting a good climbing tree and detecting potential hazards is presented in detail. You will learn how to tie climbing knots, repeating each knot many times to learn "muscle memory." You'll learn safety rules, as well as how to respect and care for the trees you climb. You'll get coaching and plenty of time to practice everything you learn. When you finish this class you will receive two exams: a solo climbing exam, and a written exam covering course content.
Click here to view a complete list of BTCC Objectives and Course Outline.
This course is physically and mentally demanding. It requires considerable stamina. Your muscles may be sore and you will be tired at the end of each day. And you'll have a lot of fun learning, and with successful course completion, you'll be able to go out on your own to climb your favorite tree. Membership in Tree Climbers International (a $20 value) is included in the price of this course.
BTCC is offered here as a stand-alone course. It is also available as the first phase of Tree Week, our 7-day tree climbing intensive course.
Cost: $450.00 (2½ days) 
2008 BTCC Schedule
These are the proposed dates for BTCC courses in 2008. Class schedules are subject to change until they are booked. You may apply for the class session you prefer, or call us to ask for the dates of your choice.
(Click CALENDAR to see the full schedule of Tree Climbing Northwest classes and events.)
April 11-13
May 9-11
June 13-15
September 12-14 in Cave Junction
Paperless Registration!
To book the BTCC course, please open and read the orientation letter link below. Then open the following four registration forms, fill them out, and return them to us with a deposit to hold your place in the class.
You don't need to print these forms or fill them out by hand. Instead, just click on these interactive documents, fill them out from your keyboard, and email them to Barbara Rodriguez at connect@newtribe.com. Barbara will send you an email reply with further information.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open these documents. Get the free download here:
BASIC TREE CLIMBING COURSE ORIENTATION LETTER
BTCC Participation Agreement Form
Release & Assumption of Risk Agreement Form
What happens next:
Barbara will send you a welcome letter confirming the location and dates of your course, what time it will begin, and what to bring.
About your climbing gear:
Tree Climbing Northwest provides all tree climbing equipment you will need during your course. If you bring your own equipment, you may use it during your course only with prior approval of your instructor/guide.
What you provide:
You provide your own transportation, food and lodging during your course. For local maps, transportation and lodging information, click on your course location: PORTLAND or CAVE JUNCTION.
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Have a question?
Please call us at 1-541-476-9492 or toll free 1-866-223-3371
or email connect@newtribe.com