Zebco Kid
Branched out member
- Location
- Ashland, Oregon
Hello All,
I'm a recreational tree climber in Northern California. We've been experiencing some pretty significant drought conditions during the past couple years.
The trees in the area look pretty darn unhappy. What appears to be fall color is really just a visual representation of dehydration.
Two weeks ago we had a deluge of rain. Something like 12" in 36 hours.
I've been told that this is a dangerous time to be climbing, as the roots are stressed, and the ground is soggy. Also...that the trunks, limbs, branches get waterlogged as they drink up all that's been missing. This leaves them heavy and unbalanced.
I'd be interested in knowing how your approach these conditions. If you back off, when/how do you decide when to get climbing again?
Thank you for your thoughts.
I'm a recreational tree climber in Northern California. We've been experiencing some pretty significant drought conditions during the past couple years.
The trees in the area look pretty darn unhappy. What appears to be fall color is really just a visual representation of dehydration.
Two weeks ago we had a deluge of rain. Something like 12" in 36 hours.
I've been told that this is a dangerous time to be climbing, as the roots are stressed, and the ground is soggy. Also...that the trunks, limbs, branches get waterlogged as they drink up all that's been missing. This leaves them heavy and unbalanced.
I'd be interested in knowing how your approach these conditions. If you back off, when/how do you decide when to get climbing again?
Thank you for your thoughts.
