Climbing Schools Recommended?

[AlanW]

Hello Climbers,

After years on the ground running the saw, I decided to learn climbing as best I could with what limited resources were available here in Louisville, KY. I have read the "Tree Climber's Companion" cover to cover several times, and watched the "Basic Training for Tree Climbers" videos (Rip Tompkins & Ken Palmer).

I have gotten the basics down fairly well for a self-taught climber. However, I have yet to spend a few days with a real instructor who can "show me the ropes" (bad pun), and more importantly what I am doing incorrectly. A good climbing school is the next step for me. I see many good comments about ArborMasters.

• Can you recommend a few good climbing schools that are worth the money?

Many thanks for your great help!

 

[moss]

Even though you posted in the rec climbing forum it sounds like you're talking about how to climb and use a saw in a tree. I can recommend some good rec teachers if you want to focus on climbing only, they don't cover work technique.
-moss

 

[Climb020]

Visit www.blueridgetreeclimbing.com for general climbing. This is for beginners in climbing, not tree work.

 

[Night Owle]

As far as My own Personal experience , training thru Arbormaster
met and far exceeded My expectations.Have been in the Business
20 or so years (mostly in a B-Truck) and felt I was overdue to
step out on the limbs as it were....
I took Level 1 Climbing in Au 06 and followed that up with
Level 2 in Oct 06.some might say it's a bit $$ but for Me it was
invaluable,would do it again with out reservation.
E-mail me if you want to know more....!!

Night Owle