I am trying recreational tree climbing. I can get a rope into a tree, set a base or canopy anchor, SRT ascend up, changeover*, and abseil back down, but nothing more. I want to take the next steps. I have watched a lot of arborist and rec videos to get the lay of the land.
* I am using rock and cave gear for primary ascension to keep this in common with other roped exploration. I am also not prepared for the expense of a saddle or mechanical at this time. If I continue tree climbing I can reevaluate.
I wish to add basic tree climbing techniques to my repertoire and learn enough about trees and tree-climbing to keep my experimentation safe. My immediate goal is simply to advance my TIP beyond what I can throw or properly evaluate from the ground. Lateral movement looks fun but more complicated and possibly risky so I imagine that should wait until later?
I plan to use a long lanyard to climb past my initial TIP. I would use a throw bag clipped to the end of the lanyard rather than a separate throw line. Is this a wise choice? How likely am I to get that irretrievably stuck? In a smooth-barked tree I imagine I could MRS ascend this bare. On a rough-barked tree I think I would need to use a Dan House Rope Sleeve, or to ascend both strands at once.
What should I know before I try this low and slow, and before I try it high up in a tree? What things can go wrong and how should I be prepared to handle them?
I have not found a good guide on how to evaluate trees and tie in points for dependable strength. I seek one.
* I am using rock and cave gear for primary ascension to keep this in common with other roped exploration. I am also not prepared for the expense of a saddle or mechanical at this time. If I continue tree climbing I can reevaluate.
I wish to add basic tree climbing techniques to my repertoire and learn enough about trees and tree-climbing to keep my experimentation safe. My immediate goal is simply to advance my TIP beyond what I can throw or properly evaluate from the ground. Lateral movement looks fun but more complicated and possibly risky so I imagine that should wait until later?
I plan to use a long lanyard to climb past my initial TIP. I would use a throw bag clipped to the end of the lanyard rather than a separate throw line. Is this a wise choice? How likely am I to get that irretrievably stuck? In a smooth-barked tree I imagine I could MRS ascend this bare. On a rough-barked tree I think I would need to use a Dan House Rope Sleeve, or to ascend both strands at once.
What should I know before I try this low and slow, and before I try it high up in a tree? What things can go wrong and how should I be prepared to handle them?
I have not found a good guide on how to evaluate trees and tie in points for dependable strength. I seek one.
