June 26th, 2015
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
This will be a day long workshop (with lunch provided) covering the basics as well as the mechanics, safety elements, and some more advanced concepts used in SRT climbing.
Instructors:
Kevin Bingham, Singing Tree in Detroit (inventor of the Rope Wrench and Rope Runner)
Nich Maidment, Asheville Arborists
Andrew Wagner, Asheville Arborists
Topics covered:
History
Tree climbing Tools
Terminology
DRT vs SRT Advantages of each Differences
Tie in methods Basal and canopy anchors
Ascent techniques
Work positioning
Redirects
Redundancies
Tree route planning
Safety
ISA Certified Arborists may receive up to 6.5 education credits. SAF education credits have been applied for.
Click Here for workshop details and online registration.
