The Tree Climber's Companion: A Reference And Training Manual For Professional Tree Climbers

by Jeff Jepson

If there is one book to own for learning proper climbing techniques, this is it. Loaded with information and illustrations on standard and advanced climbing techniques, tools of the trade, rigging, throwline installation as well as a complete section on knots and hitches. For beginners or professional arborists. Worth every penny. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 104 pages (50 new pages). Soft Cover.

Genres: Nonfiction, Landscape Architecture, Climbing

104 pages, Paperback

First published January 31, 2000

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third edition of this book is an incredible resource for tree climbers. The illustrations of how to tie knots and hitches are the best I have seen. Really great, concise compilation of this information. I only wish I had read this one sooner in my tree climbing journey.

[Emerson Silva]

UNBELIABLE

[Taylor Snyder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good, easy to follow drawings and educational. Explains things well without using too much jargon. Had to read for my club “HortPack”.

3/5 cause no enemies to lovers.

[Dan Carey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Honestly, as well-written as this is, it all makes much more sense after taking a tree-climbing course.

[Jim Angstadt]

The Tree Climber's Companion: A Reference And Training Manual For Professional Tree Climbers
Jeff Jepson

This is the second edition of this work, printed in June 2017.

This book is a very good introduction to the gear and techniques used by arborists or by recreational tree climbers.

The following topics are addressed:
- Gearing up
- Pre-climb inspection
- Rope installation
- Entering the tree
- Positioning within the tree
- Commonly used knots

The author also has another book, Knots at Work, which goes into a lot more detail on how to tie and when to use each type of knot. In my opinion, a beginning climber should start with The Tree Climber's Companion and, after mastering that information, then move on the Knots at Work.

This book would also be very helpful if one were to spend a moderate (cough, cough) amount of time watching Youtube arborist videos.

[Erkan]

This is a great little book for anyone looking to make a career in tree climbing.

[Jim Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best starting book for climbing as done by arborists.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

A valuable reference for professional tree climbers.

[Dan Keech · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short, extremely useful practical guide for climbing trees with ropes.

[Reuben HF · Rating 3 out of 5]

bit outdated but a few good bits in there