TREE CLIMBING NORTHWEST
The Basic SRT Course is designed for climbers whose focus is on ascending taller trees, those with summit branches at about 80 feet or higher.
This 3-day course is more intensive than the 1-day Introduction to SRT that we offer as part of Tree Week. The Basic SRT Course goes much deeper into canopy access, equipment use, and rigging tall trees. We will be on rope for most of the class at heights up to 150 feet. This course is both physically and mentally demanding.
This is a beginner's course and no previous climbing experience or training is required. However, if you are concerned about fear of heights, we recommend you prepare for this course by first taking the Basic Tree Climbing Course (BTCC) and Introduction to SRT.
Topics include:
—tree selection
—identifying hazards in trees
—gear selection and maintenance
—line placement
—line movement
—methods of ascending
—methods of descending
—self rescue
You will get plenty of time to practice all that you learn, assuring that these techniques are deeply rooted in your “muscle memory.” By the end of the class you will be able to perform a switch-over (changing from ascending to descending while suspended on rope) blindfolded.
We will end the class with a field trip to the New Tribe workshop, where you will meet our staff and have an opportunity to purchase tree climbing gear like what you used in the class.
This is an intense course and enrollment is limited to two students per class. This guarantees you’ll receive plenty of personal attention from the instructor. Because space is so limited, we urge you to sign up as early as possible to reserve your place for the dates you prefer.
Cost $550.00 (3 days) 
Cost $475.00 for graduates of Introduction to SRT
2008 BASIC SRT Schedule
These are the proposed dates for Basic SRT 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 18-20
June 20-22
September 19-21
November 21-23
Paperless Registration!
To book the Basic SRT course, please open and read the orientation letter link below. Then open the following three 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:
Release & Assumption of Risk Agreement Form
What happens next:
Barbara will send you a welcome letter by email, 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 must provide your own transportation, food and lodging during your course. Click HERE for local maps, transportation and lodging information.
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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