Climbing Short Courses

[lumberinspector]

Hey Guys

Just wondering if any of you knew of any climbing short courses that were being taught around the midwest. I am interested in getting into but I work full time so taking some college courses would be doubtful. Thanks for all your help.

 

[John Paul Sanborn]

Your best bet would be to find a service that would work you on the weekends as a grounder and give you some training. I've been told that good services in IA are few and far between. When i was in DuBuque last winter most of the work I saw was either topping or raise & gut bucket butchery.

Quad Cities has it a little better.

 

[underwor]

I hold a short session in the summer (4 days) in Bottineau, ND. Also many of our classes are available online. Drop me an email at [email protected]

Bob Underwood MSU-Bottineau

 

[trees4life]

Check with any local colleges or universities. Some offer short courses as an introduction, and teach you the basics of knots, equipment, access points, good tie in locations, and how to get into and move around in the tree. You will likely need to supply your own equipment.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Rick Tagtow teaches an arbo course at North East Iowa Technical College.

Tom