Saturday, December 13, 2025

8:00am - 4:00pm

(7:30am Check-in; Lunch is included)

Tucson, Arizona

Limited Spots!

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This is NOT a competition prep class.  

We will NOT be focused on competitive events.

Learn climbing techniques, and systems and gain a perspective on where our profession has been and where we are going. Instructors will address varying skill levels, and provide an opportunity for all attendees to progress to the next step. 

The morning will focus on safety, inspections and benefits of innovation. Later in the day attendees will work at multiple climbing stations with different climbing techniques and tasks.

Don't miss this unique opportunity for a hands-on learning experience.

Due to the nature of this hands-on instruction, registrations are limited so signup soon!

Learn about:

• Equipment Overview/PPE
• Climbing Knots/Hitches
• Tree Climbing Techniques that can improve production, safety, proper tree pruning
• Tree Access Techniques including SRT

Schedule:

8:00 am -9:00 am

• Overview / Day’s Objectives
• Safety Meeting
• Equipment and Gear inspection
• Skill Level Determination of All Climbers
• Climber Groups Created

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Demonstration of All Three Workstations / Trees

• There will be 3 trees set with different techniques and methods of entry.   
• • Station 1: Ddrt work positioning- Practice multiple techniques and configurations of Ddrt to ascend and descend completing workstations throughout tree.
  • Station 2: SRT ascent into Ddrt work positioning  .
  • Station 3: SRT Work positioning.                    

10:00 am – Noon

Cycle groups through station 1.

Noon - 1:00 pm

LUNCH (included in registration)

1:00 pm - 3:30pm

Cycle groups through station 2 and 3.

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Review / Q&A