Sizzle-Chest
ArboristSite Operative
I've done some searching on this subject and found only random mentioning, but nothing like a discussion dedicated to the future of tree climbing. I would like to hear any opinions and thoughts you might have about the direction recreational tree climbing is headed, maybe projections and extrapolations on the evolution of tree climbing as a sport. Some things to consider are where people might be climbing in the future, how the gear will change and become more or less affordable, what sort of rules should/should not be in place, whether or not growth of RTC as a sport is a good thing and impact on trees and areas surrounding them.
The main reason I would like to discuss these issues is because RTC is a fairly new sport, relatively speaking, and in terms of sports, they either catch on or fade out. I feel that we are in a unique position to view RTC as it develops and transitions through this stage to either becoming a popular sport or an obscure pastime for select individuals. It raises a lot of interesting questions that I feel are worth exploring.
The main reason I would like to discuss these issues is because RTC is a fairly new sport, relatively speaking, and in terms of sports, they either catch on or fade out. I feel that we are in a unique position to view RTC as it develops and transitions through this stage to either becoming a popular sport or an obscure pastime for select individuals. It raises a lot of interesting questions that I feel are worth exploring.