Welcome to the ultimate tree camp!

Basic Tree Week is an intense learning experience for those who want the most out of a tree climbing seminar. Included in the curriculum:

--The first 2½ days will cover the BTCC, the popular Basic Tree Climbing Course, with a focus on Doubled Rope Technique (DRT) climbing.

--Rigging: This day you'll see how to spend quality time aloft in comfort. You will learn about secondary lanyards, working with webbing, using pulleys, installing a Treeboat Hammock, and constructing a Treeboat village. We'll even take a brief look at cat rescue. This is a full day packed with new information and intense climbing.

--Introduction to Single Rope Technique (SRT) climbing. This day you'll become familiar with some of the tools used in SRT climbing. We will teach you how to place your lines and how to navigate around the canopy. You will learn self-rescue and practice it until you can do it blindfolded. At the end of this day, you will be prepared to climb any tree up to 150 feet tall.

The last day and a half will be open time to play, practice new skills, catch up on notes, and ask questions. The last night we will construct a Treeboat village and sleep in the treetops under the stars.

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. Yet this is a great way to dive into tree time and spend some quality time with your instructor and fellow students. 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 trees safely. When you leave class, you leave with confidence.

Click here to view a list of Basic Tree Week Objectives and Course Outline.

Contact Tim Kovar for information and to register:  treekster[at]me.com

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