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Dancing with Trees

www.dancingwithtrees.com
In rural north Georgia, Genevieve Summers offers tree climbing adventures, a variety of tree climbing courses, Girl Scout badge program, and guided climbs. Genevieve is a competent and spirited climbing instructor who earned her credentials through Tree Climbers International in Atlanta. She celebrates trees with reverence and joy, bringing a soulfulness to climbing that makes it a life-changing experience for those who share it with her.

Tree Climbers International

www.treeclimbing.com

This is the home of Tree Climbers International, Peter Jenkins’ dream come true. Peter was the first to popularize technical tree climbing as a recreational activity that everyone can enjoy. We are especially grateful for the message board here, which over the years has become a strong forum for tree climbers to share technical tips, connect with each other, and describe awesome climbs.

Tree Climbing Colorado

www.treeclimbingcolorado.com
Harv "Ponderosa" Teitelbaum has organized a Tree Climber's International grove in Evergreen, Colorado. With his extensive love and knowledge of nature, Harv makes a strong leader for tree climbing in his area and beyond. His site is chock full of helpful information about trees, climbing, and the relationship between people and nature. Tree Climbing Colorado posts a calendar of events and classes, and hosted the 2007 Tree Climbing Rendezvous!

Blue Ridge Tree Climbing

www.blueridgetreeclimbing.com

Bob Wray of Meadows of Dan, VA, is a longtime friend of New Tribe, of new tree climbers, and certainly of the trees themselves. We are delighted to learn that his climbing school is represented online at this link address. The more people who make a connection with Bob, the better. Bob is a kindred spirit whose love of trees and climbing will inspire you. Congratulations to Blue Ridge Tree Climbing!

EarthJoy

www.climbtreeswithearthjoy.com

Co-founders Shelly Steffen-Byrne and Bill Byrne have day jobs, but we wonder when EarthJoy will be taking up all their time, taking people up into the trees. For now, they are busy with tree climbers every weekend with magical results. Their pitch:

Rejuvenate yourself and your purpose!!
Northern Kentucky's First Recreational Tree Climbing!
We design fun and challenging playgrounds in nature

where you feel safe to be totally yourself, connecting to trees, nature and others. 

You will never look at trees or yourself the same again! 

Tree for All

www.funintrees.com
Founded by our friend Hank Blaustein in Roswell, GA, Tree for All employs TCI trained instructors facilitating introductory recreational tree climbing across north Georgia and metro Atlanta.  Classes are offered through Roswell Recreation & Parks as well as independently; providing birthday, corporate team-building, scouting, club and family “soft-adventures” celebrating trees and the natural environment.

Tree Climbing USA

www.treeclimbingusa.com
Fayetteville, GA is the place where Abe Winters runs his school for tree climbing. He created Vision of E.Y.E., a character-building youth program that takes kids into the trees to bring out their best. Abe keeps an active schedule of climbing classes, gatherings and expeditions.

South Georgia Tree Climbing Association

www.treeclimbingsga.org

Steve Waldorf is a TCI-trained facilitator offering tree climbs and adventures in Fitzgerald, GA. The South Georgia Tree Climbing Association is building a membership of climbers of all ages who love to "get high" together in the trees.

Treeclimbing North Carolina

www.treeclimbnc.com/index.html

Cameron "Icabod" Taylor founded this tree climber's grove in Kannanpolis, NC. Cam is a well-known voice on the tree climber message boards, and his passion for trees and climbing makes him good company in the canopy.

Tree Climbing Kansas City

www.treeclimbingkansascity.com

This is the tree climbing grove headed by Dan House, Becki Peterson and Stan Stalnaker. If you've been fortunate enough to attend the Tree Climbers Rendezvous in years past, you will know these folks as passionate climbers with a quirky sense of fun that makes the shared tree experience a very happy thing.

Pathfinder Outdoor Education, Inc.

http://pathfinder-ed.org/community/tree-climbing.php

Pathfinder is a non-profit experiential education group in St Petersburg, FL. They include tree climbing in their curriculum of programs that promote community and personal wholeness for their clients. We have long known how trees can inspire positive change in people's hearts and minds. Pathfinder is making that connection. Check it out!

Tree Trek Adventures

www.treetrek.net/

Bill Maher, Joe Maher, and Jeff Newman operate this school offering training and facilitated adventures in tree climbing. Their location is the "Maher Farm" in Cumming, GA. Joe also regularly organizes expeditions to climb in the jungles of Panama. And Jeff is the creator of our favorite new tree entry device, the Rogue Sidewinder, among other smart new ideas in tree climber tools.

Tree Climber's Coalition

www.treeclimbercoalition.org/

This organization works to address the common concerns and interests of all tree climbers together in one place.

Highlights of the site include Canopy Chatter, an active message board, and Who's Who, a listing of many of the folks who are making a difference in the tree climbing world.

Pacific Tree Climbing Institute

www.pacifictreeclimbing.com

Based in Eugene, OR, Pacific Tree Climbing Institute, LLC, offers guided tree climbing experiences in the Pacific Northwest for adventure and personal growth.

TreeVentures

www.treeventures.com/201.html

A professional arborist in Jacksonville, FL expands his tree climbing time by offering professional climbing instruction as well as recreational adventures.

Tree Climbing Organizations, International

Tree Climbing Japan

www.treeclimbing.jp
www.treeclimbing.jp/Treehab.html
www.johnsan.net/english/
These sites are all part of John Gathright’s gift to the web. Johnsan is one inspired and dedicated person changing the world through his love of people and trees, and his passion for sustainability. Through Treehab, Johnsan is helping physically challenged people reach new heights by giving them the opportunity to climb trees. Johnsan is an integral part of the New Tribe family. Check out his sites, and you’ll see why.

Tree Climbers Australia

www.treeclimbers.com.au

After Russ Tomlin finished his work in Tree Climbing Northwest's TCI Facilitator Program, he returned to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia to bring home the joy of tree climbing. He has now established Tree Climbers Australia providing tree climbing training and adventures there. Visit his website to see how he's doing it, and be sure to read his report about his experience in Oregon with Tree Climbing Northwest.

Tree Climbing Taiwan

http://www.treeclimbingtaiwan.org/

Our friend Elliot Su trained with Tree Climbers International in Atlanta, GA, and then returned home to Taipei to found a tree climbing grove. Now he is bringing tree climbing training and adventures to people of all ages in Taiwan. Elliot also makes regular trips back to the USA. It is always a treat to see him at a Tree Climbing Rendezvous!

The Mighty Oak Tree Climbing Company

www.mighty-oak.co.uk

For an introduction to the tree climbing experience in the United Kingdom, visit Mighty Oak in Cornwall. And you'll enjoy their informative and inviting website.

www.treeclimbing.it
Sergio Ghivelder presents an informative and fun site. He offers arborist and recreational climbing courses in Italy, and his Links page is a global snapshot of world treeclimbing connections. If you want to see this site in (near) English, search Google for "treeclimbing.it" and select the "Translate this page" option.

Træklatring.dk (Treeclimbing Denmark)

www.traeklatring.dk 

Søren Black Jensen and Flemming Mumm have put together a school, guide service and store in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark. On their home page they've posted a video of an extreme swing that calls for very tall trees and a large crew of helpers to operate it. But don't worry--these folks balance all that excitement with the peacefulness of Treeboat. Træklatring.dk is New Tribe's Danish distributor of Treeboat Hammocks and accessories.

The Academy for Natural Outdoor Life

www.naturakademi.com/treeclimbing/

This group operates in Sweden and Denmark and offers both training courses and tree climbing adventures. They say, "Climbing is joy and playful life in nature...with a view!"

Tree Climbing Holland

www.treeclimbingholland.com
This is Jelte Buddingh's site that celebrates arborist work, arborist skill competitions, recreational climbing, and cat rescue. Lots of great pictures!

Tree Climbing in Germany

baumerlebnis.de/

Alas, we don't speak German. Still it's easy to see how this site beams with the universally bright inspiration of people who love to climb trees.

Video - Tree Climbing at Trail's Edge Camp

www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5bgagBfjkQ

The folks at Arbor Quest bring tree climbing experiences to kids with disabilities at Trail's Edge Camp. They call this video "Dreams," and you can see the joy of dreams coming true in the faces of these young people as they lift out of their wheelchairs and into the trees.

YWCA Camp Cavell

www.campcavell.org
For many years now our friend Jill Laidlaw and the crew at YWCA Camp Cavell near Detroit, Michigan, have been bringing tree climbing to their camp guests. The Lake Huron shore is the beautiful location of this camp, where tree climbing overnights and weekend tree climbs are among the attractions. See their website for an extensive calendar of camps and activities for all ages. It's paradise for anyone who loves trees, water activities, horses and good company.

The Tree Information and Reference Guide

http://www.wesspur.com/tree-guide.html

WesSpur is a great place for one-stop-shopping when you are in the market for climb gear. It's also a good place to learn more about tree matters. This link was suggested to us by Jeff, a fourth grader in Delaware. His class has been using New Tribe's LINKS page in their study of trees. We are proud to add this link to our page.

Thanks for the idea, Jeff! Here it is!

TreeHouse Workshop

www.treehouseworkshop.com
We enjoy our friendship with Jake Jacob and Pete Nelson of TreeHouse Workshop, ". . .where craftsmanship and artistry meet in the trees!"

"For millennia children and adults of all ages have looked to the trees in wonder and awe of the possibilities. Treehouses have always been a natural escape to solitude and a place where dreams are fulfilled. We build treehouse dreams every day. From the simplest backyard treehouses for children to the most amazing private treehomes for adults, we can design and build the perfect treehouse for you. Let us show you how you can be in a tree!"

Vertical Horizons Tree House Paradise

www.treehouseparadise.com

All the comforts of home, relocated to the gorgeous rolling woodland landscape of southern Oregon. Jodie and Phil have created a wonderland here with tree house accommodations and activities for guests including tree climbing, disc golf, whitewater rafting, hiking, and a pool.

Out'n'About Treesort

www.treehouses.com

Located near New Tribe in Southwestern Oregon, Out'n'About Treehouse Treesort LLC and Treehouse Institute of Takilma offers a Bed & Breakfast in the Trees. Fifteen different treehouses for rent, horse and zipline riding available. Relax or have an adventure then spend the night up a tree in safety and comfort!

Out'n'About Treehouse Ziplines

www.treehouses.com

On our Treehouse Ziplines you can tour the tree canopy or cruise the meadow, something for everyone and don't forget the Tarzan Swing! Over a mile of cable and adding more!

Finca Bellavista - A sustainable rainforest community

New Tribe is proud to be working with The TreeHouse Workshop and the community of Finca Bellavista to help make this new sustainable forest lifestyle a reality.

http://www.fincabellavista.net/home.htm

"Living in the trees is a universal theme that many dream, but only a few experience...

"Now you can live with nature in all its abundance right out your front door in a unique community designed for ecologically minded, adventurous individuals. Let the wonders of the rainforest and its inhabitants guide your daily schedule. Imagine taking a plunge in the cool waters of Rio Bellavista after an invigorating rainforest hike...Riding a zip-line to meet up with friends for an evening meal or cocktail...Waking up each morning to a tropical bird symphony from a tree house nestled high in the rainforest canopy...

"Live the dream at Finca Bellavista, a tree house community nestled in the rainforest of Costa Rica."

Video - Climbing the World's Tallest Tree

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIoZ0J7x1Cg

Watch canopy scientist Steve Sillett enter the world of this phenomenal Coast Redwood. Steve's climbing colleague Jim Spickler narrates the piece, conveying the spirit of awe and wonder that always accompanies contemplation of these stunning trees.

Animated Knots

http://www.animatedknots.com/story.php?LogoImage=&Website=

Here is a website that shows you, using animation, how to tie a great variety of knots, almost as good as having your climbing instructor at your side. The clips are fun to watch and really take the confusion out of your learning process. You can select any knot and study it online. You can also purchase a download or a disk if you like. This site is part of an impressive collection of websites created by the Grogono family. A visit to their sites is like a visit in person. Real friendly folks.

Middle Fork Giants

www.middleforkgiants.com

These folks are not tree climbers. We love them because they celebrate trees with the same conviction we do, knowing that when people appreciate awesome trees in old growth forests, they are moved to protect them. Visit this site and meet Brad Allen and his family, whose connection to their local wild woods is active and inspiring.

Allan Bo Jensen, Denmark

http://www.skulpturvaerkstedet.dk/

Our long-time friend Allan Bo Jensen in Denmark is an arborist and recreational tree climber who amazes us with his spirited, skillful sculptures in wood. The images of his work on these pages are sure to have an impact on you. Don't miss them. You'll also enjoy Allan's love of trees and climbing, and the many pages on his website that share both.

Arborwear

www.arborwear.com
These guys make great pants and shirts with tree climbing in mind. Rugged, comfortable, and designed to make any outdoor job or play easier. And they make us laugh!

Arborsmith Studios

www.arborsmith.com
Arborsculptor Richard Reames grows living trees into the shapes of furniture, houses and more, here in southern Oregon near New Tribe. Beyond bonsai and topiary, his art form is a practical and creative fusion of human desire with a tree’s natural urge to grow and thrive.

You can try this at home--check out Richard's book Arborsculpture.

We think the additional links listed below may be of interest to you. These are websites that have agreed to link to New Tribe because we have agreed to link to them--because we both believe our sites may appeal to you. The "reciprocal link" agreement benefits both parties by increasing the chances for all of our sites to show up on search engine results when you are looking for us online. Maybe you will find something here that you like, that you wouldn't come upon any other way...

The content of these sites is strictly the responsibility of their authors. Listing these sites here does not imply an endorsement of their content by New Tribe, Inc. or its employees.

BIRDS

Birdhouses - A large selection of bird houses and accessories.
Birding Guide - Offers a list of birds by family, information on bird watching, links to birding forums, trip reports and a state by state list of birding clubs.
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CAMPING

Family Camping Tents Reviews Comprehensive and easy to understand information about the worst and best backpacking, camping, cabin, dome, pop-up, a-frame, and family camping tents and parts.

Glacier National Park Travel Guide  "I’m no tourist. No hired employee...I’m just a kid who had a blast for two summers and wants to share the park's secrets.

Smart Hiking and Camping Tips Camping tips, hiking and backpacking advice for more fun, less stressful, more memorable outdoor adventures.

Zen Backpacking Stoves A comprehensive guide to backpacking stoves for the lightweight backpacker with an emphasis on alcohol stoves.  Detailed information on stove types, use, comparisons, and instructions for DIY stoves.

Camping Gear - Discover the ultimate camping insider secret! Come to camping-cooking-supplies.com and uncover the incredible smart shoppers discount guaranteed to save you time and money on products for your camp site.

Camp Spot - My Favorite Camping Store: A camper's resource for camping gear, camping tips, camp songs, camping quotes, a camping newsletter, camping checklists, and much more!

Outdoor Hall- Low outlet prices for anything relating to the outdoors.
Camping Hall
Camping Lanterns - Offers Coleman camping gear and equipment at discount prices. Coleman tents, coolers, lanterns, heaters, grills and stoves on sale now.
Camping And Gear - Quality camping gear for that next great adventure, tents, sleeping bags, first aid, inflatables, backpacks and things for the kids, from family to extreme; all good practical gifts or just in case of an emergency, free newsletter, free freight to U.S.

Campingcents.com - Discount name brand camping equipment, outdoor gear, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, gps, kayaks and camping supplies for your recreation needs.

CampingGurus - Find camping gear like tents, compasses, knives, sleeping bags, binoculars and more all on sale
Camping Outpost! - The camping & RV supply store, where those who share our passion for the great outdoors come to shop in total security.

Tents info: Tents, Camping equipment and Camping - Everything you wanted to know about camping tents. Check out these free articles on tents and camping.
Camping Gear - Online source for an entire selection of camping gear and equipment including backpacks, cookware, flashlights, tents, lanterns and sleeping bags.
Family Tents/Trail Tents - We feature family camping tents and backpacking tents on two separate websites full of specialized products and information about outdoor shelters.

Tents-Canopy - Shelter and shade: for camping, picnics, carnivals...

CHILDREN

Treehouses , Wooden Playhouses & Childrens Climbing Frames - Offers wide range of Treehouses, Playhouses, Climbing Frames, Wooden Climbing Frame, Childrens Climbing Frame, Slides and Swing Sets for your child's young life.

CLIMBING

Climbing Gear - Mr. Carabiner stocks a wide selection of black diamond, pmi, sterling climbing rope, grivel ice axes and metolius climbing equipment.

Rock Climbing Castril Spain - Holiday rock climbing in Granada Spain. Maps and Topos. Quality unspoilt crags

DESTINATIONS
Adirondack Camping and Hiking - Information on fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and boating in the Adirondack Mountains
Dry Tortugas National Park - Information on tours and other travel deals.

Yellowstone

FloridaCampingGuide.com - Ultimate guide to camping in the sunshine state! Find links, campsite reviews, and articles all related to Florida Camping on FloridaCampingGuide.com

Florida Fishing Guides by Lagooner

Greater Ogden Communities - Greater Ogden communities is an informational directory and shameless boast of area brimming with untapped potential in northern Utah. Topics include: events, arts & entertainment, schools, outdoor recreation, local sports, business directory, more.

Travel And Tourism In Kyrgyzstan. Hiking, Trekking, Mountaineering - We invite you to make a tourist journey to Kyrgyzstan, the country of mountains, lakes and exotic culture. You will learn the history and the culture of Kyrgyz people visiting different museums which are situated in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan

GARDEN

Gardening Tips - Information about gardening tips including gardening tools, gardening supplies, organic gardening, indoor gardening, container gardening, rose gardening, vegetable gardening, flower gardening, herb gardening and hydroponic gardening.
Warm-outdoors.com - Fire pits, patio heaters, outdoor fireplaces & chimneys. Everything to add warmth and ambience to your patio, backyard or pool area.
Patio Furniture - Buy your patio furniture direct from our factory.

Picnic Delights - What better way to reconnect with nature and enjoy the company of friends and family than with a pictnic or bbq? Our picnic baskets, insulated backpacks, rolling coolers, stadium accessories and bbq accessories will help make your day complete.
Water Fountains - Water fountains at our water fountain store - we carry a large selection of indoor and outdoor fountains including wall fountains, table top fountains and garden fountains. Our prices simply can't be beat!

Alive Preserved Plants - Alive preserved plants are real plants that have been preserved alive using a patented process, they will last for years and years with no maintenance. Select from bonsai, toparies, palms, eucalyptus, urns, pots and more.

Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers - Shop from a huge inventory ready to ship immediately at The Cover Store, Home of CoverMates Outdoor Patio Furniture Covers

HEALTH
Toxic Mold - Information on toxic mold including mold removal, allergies, household mold, effects of mold and mildew, how mold grows, spores, sickness, and testing.
Himalayan Goji Juice- Tibetan Goji Berries and Himalayan Goji Juice.
Green Barley and Wheat Grass Superstore- Guide to green barley, wheat grass and green superfoods.

OUTDOOR

Merino Wool Clothing Quality Icebreaker merino wool clothing for all of your high performance outdoor adventures.

DirectoryAdventure.com - Adventure directory and information on the web.

USOUTDOOR.com Outdoor Gear at USOUTDOOR.com
The Outdoor Stores - Offers hunting, fishing, camping, outdoor gear & gifts! Check out our wide selection of truck & family tents, ghillie suits, dog apparel, backpacks, sleeping bags and more.

The Outdoor Store

Love the Outdoors - An Outdoor Guide for Camping, Hiking, RVing and More!

Hiking, Trekking & Camping @ ABC-of-Hiking.com - All Hiking, Trekking & Camping Information on our Hiking Portal. Hiking Tips & Techniques, Hiking Equipment Buying Guides and all information you need to go Hiking.

Love's Outdoors & Sporting Goods - The source for all outdoorsmen.

Get Hiking

Night Vision Store
Binoculars and Scopes

Monteran Outdoor Tips - Information and resources for nature buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
Hiking Boots and Walking Stick- Discount Hiking and Camping Gear Store

New Zealand Nature Company- Online shopping for Sheepskin Boots, Thermal Underwear, Solar Garden Lights and Outdoor, Educational and Eco Gifts
OutdoorGB - Travel, adventure and outdoor sports equipment
www.atafa.com - On sale! Sporting equipment wholesale and retail.
Search the Outdoors - A collection of hand-picked links to websites of interest to outdoor enthusiasts

OUTFITTERS
Stanislaus River Rafting, Knights Ferry Rafting - Sunshine Rafting offers safe and affordable trips on the Stanislaus River out of Knights Ferry and has been operating for over 25 years!

Servimont - We offer quality outdoor adventure trips, including trekking, climbing, multisport, mt. biking, and horseback adventures. We also offer seminars and youth camps.
California River Rafting, California Rafting - American River Rafting - American River Recreation offers exciting California river rafting, California rafting and American river rafting adventures.
Wildwater Expeditions - first on Americas best whitewater - Specializing in New River and Gauley River rafting, along with kayaking, climbing and travel adventure packages in the New River and Gauley River National Recreation Areas of West Virginia.

Adventure Tourism in the Cordillera Blanca Huaraz - Peru - Adventure expeditions in the Cordillera Blanca and Huayhuash: Santa Cruz Trek, Huayhuash Trek, Cedros Alpamayo Trek. Inka Trail Trek to Machupicchu, Salkantay Trek to Machupicchu in Cusco, Clca canyon Trek in Arequipa.

PHOTOGRAPHY & ART
Nature Photography - Photos of the outdoors, Adirondack Mountains
Florida Keys Photos - Photos of the Florida Keys, fishing, wildlife and the 7 Mile Bridge
Pictures of Flowers - Flower Gallery - Photo Galleries of flowers and information on plants
Landscape photography - Photos of the Rocky mountains and the Adirondacks
Flower Garden - Photos of flowers and outdoor gardens
Baikal Photos - Lake Baikal photography gallery. Landscape and nature photography from Russia. Photos that take you to wild places to view the sacred Baikal.
Professional Nature Photography - Wonderful software operated e-books of American national parks. Take the world's most beautiful natural wonders home!

Eugenef.com Free Nature Digital Photography Wallpaper- Eugene Feygin illustrates on his page, nature, architecture, flowers with the essence of simplicity & digital art

Nature photography

Wildlife Artist - Susan Shimeld - Larmer Tree Studio - Wildlife art, paintings, drawings, pets, portraits, fine art prints and greeting cards are available from Susan's Wildlife Art Gallery. Nature in art helping wildlife conservation.

SKI

Skiing & Ski Info Portal, Cross Country, Skiing Equipment Guide @ ABC-of-Skiing- Skiing Information Portal: Skiing Beginner Course, Ski Gear Buying Guides, Ski Techniques & Skiing Styles, Ski History and Background Articles. All you need to hit the slopes
Ski Clothing & Equipment, Goggles, Gloves, Berghaus, Salomon - Lockwoods Online Shop for Outdoor Equipment

SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainability Store "Your source for thousands of products and services promoting a sustainable world."

Hardy Solar Pioneer in alternative energy since 1977 is now specializing in the Sky Stream product line.

WOMEN'S
Women's Clothing - A women's website for mind, body and spirit. Features women's clothing and outdoor equipment.
Women's Outdoor - Shop for Women's Outdoor Clothing, Ski Clothes, Snowboard Gear, Hiking, Climbing & Womens Specific Backpacks online.