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Upon successful completion of this course you will be familiar with or able to perform the following:
Day 1 (2-5pm) Basic Tree Climbing Course (BTCC) Facilitated climb with instructor Body stretches and exercise History of Recreational Tree Climbing Schools Safety Rules First technical tree climb Discussion of advanced tree climbing classes and expeditions
Day 2 (9-5pm) BTCC continued Field Walk and Tree Inspection Proper inspection of tree for a safe climb Ground inspection Trunk inspection Canopy inspection
Environmental Principles Respect for wildlife Respect for the tree and forest Pack it in—Pack it out Knot Craft (the knots you will learn) Figure 8 on a bight Bridge knot Blake’s hitch Stopper knot Safety knot Bitter end knot Tailor’s knot Groundline hitch Half hitch Fisherman's knot Triple crown knot Wrap two prusik
Tree Entry (with a separate line) How to set your rope in the tree using: Throwbag and throwline Single finger throw One-handed cradle throw Two-handed cradle throw
DRT Climbing Techniques Foot and leg assist climbing: Foot loop Single foot lock Double foot lock Quiet climb Static arm pull Body thrust Dynamic arm pull D.R.E.C. (Double Rope End Climbing) B.A.C.K. (Belt, Anchor, Carabiner, Knots)
DRT Canopy Movement 3 point stance Branch walking Spider movement Switch-overs using throwline and throwbag Placing cambium savers Proper rope placement Self Rescue
DRT Descending Techniques Down check Down pitching Controlled descent Self belay
Rope Coils and storage Alpine coil Backpack coil Butterfly coil Rope stuff
Day 3 (9-5pm) BTCC continued Gear Inspection and Proper Care of Equipment Saddle Carabiner/screw link Throwline/throwbag Accessory cord Helmet Cambium Savers
Advance Tree Entry Monkey Fist Open monkey fist Closed monkey fist Self release monkey fist Retrieval of monkey fist Rolling loop Running loop Helical wrap Inverted lasso
DRT Canopy Movement 3 point stance Branch walking Spider movement Switch-overs using monkey fist Placement of cambium savers Self Rescue
Day 4 (9-5pm) Rigging Course Gear Discussion Webbing— tubular vs. flat Accessory Cord— 6-8 mm Pulleys Micro pulleys PMPs (prusik minding pulleys) Rope and Lanyard Construction Daisy Rope In-line Daisy Rope Treeboat Hammock Proper care and maintenance of gear
In the Field Construction and use of a "load lift" Use of daisy rope aloft Treeboat placement/pitching a Treeboat village
Knots Butterfly knot In-line figure eight Daisy chain Ring bend/Water knot Wrap 3 pull 2 Figure eight on a bight Figure eight follow through Slip knot
Discussions Tree top camping and how to get your gear into the canopy Proper camp stoves for tree top cooking Cat rescue
Opportunity to sleep in Treeboat village tonight
Day 5 (9-5pm) Morning Activity Open climb and a go-at-your-own-pace work day.
Afternoon Activity For Tree Week held in Cave Junction ONLY: Trip to New Tribe workshop- opportunity to meet the team and purchase gear
Day 6 (9-5pm) Introduction to Single Rope Technique (SRT) Gear Discussion Ascenders—CMI/Petzl Descenders Figure eight Petzl Pirana Petzl I’D Petzl Grigri Munter hitch Ropes Carabiners Pulleys Helmets Gloves Safety glasses Proper care and inspection of your gear
Rope Placement and Retrieval Aerial anchor Aerial anchor choke Aerial anchor pull-down Ground anchors
Climbing Techniques Texas climbing system Yo-Yo climbing system House mover
Descending and Safe Switch-Over Techniques Figure eight Petzl Pirana Petzl I’D Petzl Grigri Munter hitch Practice Self Rescue until you can perform it blindfolded
Day 7 (9am-12pm) Go-at-your-own-pace climb with instructor Review of the week Q and A Completion ceremony |
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