just my opinion.... I think a lot is lost when folks don't get the ground experience and go straight to climbing. So many companies need climbers that they literally don't have the time to invest in the process. I've seen that if someone is really wanting to be a climber, they tend to strive for...
forgive my ignorance but why is it going? nothing in the picture is even close to it in size. Aside from the question, DAAAANG. Do I see fire evidence?
I once paid extra for a climbing hitch with knots tied in the ends... when I could have bought a much longer hank of chord and made multiple hitches of different lengths....good lesson, early in my journey.
That log, is in its permanent resting place, mesh (roofing paper) removed. I'm going to take a photo of it today with activity. We are hot and muggy today. The log is oriented in the same position it was in the tree
It is Cassidy's arch in Capitol Reef. Also, as a disclaimer... Would never use for tree work, pretty solid walking around. I really liked my leather Lowa's. I'm running the evo2's Arbpro. Took some getting used to, but worth it.
I've hiked Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Grand Canyon, Red River Gorge, and other places in the last year and a half. Mine have held up till now, It is time to replace as they are breaking down a bit now. I see this all the time though, One person is happy with a product and another is...
Is the "owner" an individual who's really proud of this venerable tree? or does it fall under some property management Co. If you go with some reductions and bracing; cabling, the lead with the bees can be worked on, just assume that there is a huge column of comb in there, I would attempt to...