Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Halloween 2010, West Jefferson resident Duane Hook, 49, had a job to do. He received a call about a cat stuck in a tree, and ...

Explore an in-depth analysis of every carabiner I use as a tree climber, covering different types, strengths, and best-use scenarios. Learn how to choose the right carabiner for safety, efficiency, ...

Illinois Arborist Association is holding the 2026 Illinois Tree Climbing Championship at Greene Valley Forest Preserve in ...

A professional tree trimmer highlights how proper maintenance of trees helps protect the community. This final episode will follow along with a professional tree trimmer/climber to investigate and ...

He’s a world-class tree climber climbing in a world-class arboretum. Joe Wurzel is a Senior Arborist at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. He specializes in climbing the tall trees throughout the park.

Limb walks using mechanical advantage help arborists and tree climbers move safely and efficiently along branches while maintaining balance and control. By incorporating simple pulley systems and ...

When Chase Andersen is getting ready to climb, he doesn’t have to do much to mentally prepare. Climbing a tree and being in the outdoors makes him feel like a kid again, he said.

Sydney Hudzinski climbs in the 2023 Minnesota Society of Arboriculture's Tree Climbing Championship. She won in 2024 and is returning to compete in 2025. NINA MOINI: There's a kid in your life who ...

This weekend, the City of Trees will host high-flying arborists in a tree climbing competition in William Land Park, where the canopy becomes their playing field. The arborists will show off the ...