What is more dangerous, rock climbing or tree climbing?

[jamie]

to much arms

tom ive been told that i do the same thing, im trying really crimpy routes to get myself out of the habit, i use my arms because i can.

the overhangs getcha all the time

jamie

 

[ropensaddle]

In either case falling is the most dangerous, however; tree workers are utilizing sharp tools its a toss up i suppose.

 

[teacherman]

I think it's hard to compare the two. Tree work is likely more dangerous in terms of potential for injury, because rock climbing is far easier to manage the risk level. Toprope vs lead, difficulty rating, trad vs sport. That said, rock climbing includes some very risky, reckless scenarios, and guys like http://www.alexhonnold.com/ take risks the mere thought of pucker up my gizzards, and I rode Harleys for years. I love rock climbing and tree climbing, and I hope to do both for many years to come.

Tree work has the added risk factor of close proximity to the tip of a chainsaw bar, upon which a sharp steel chain is moving at a high rate of speed...

Be safe out there!