A global tree climbing competition made its way to the hostess city. The International Society of Arboriculture’s (ISA) ...

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Sillett’s group put a line over the President’s crown, rigged climbing ropes into position (with special protectors for the tree’s cambium), donned harnesses and helmets, and went up.

After getting suited up, instructors showed them how to tie a rope and connect it to their harness. They were also taught the ...

proper techniques to ascend ropes, and safety equipment used for tree climbing. We’re also talking brunch, energy vampires, and a holiday dilemma in the ‘6@6.’ Love the WGN Morning News?

Climbers use quickdraws to attach their rope to pieces of protection when lead climbing. A quickdraw consists of two karabiners connected by a textile sling. Find out about the different types and ...

The climbing staff will offer support and the appropriate equipment so every climber has a great climbing experience. Top Rope Climbing equipment is available for rent when the wall is open. Climbing ...

Some scale the spire from the valley floor as an all-day or overnight effort, but most climbers hike up the Yosemite Falls ...

At the international tree climbing championship ... Competitors are judged in heats on skills such as rope throwing and climbing, branch ascent and rescuing a mannequin. The entrants with the ...

Get a behind the scenes look at how staff are helping giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao settle into their new home at the ...