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2015 Fall Newsletter 


“Autumn is the second season
when every leaf is a flower”

– Albert Camus

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Hello Treeples!

Several yearly climbing events are now past us and the seasons are changing to very ideal climbing climate for almost everyone. With that the GOTC is publicizing a new project to help climbers find each other. Climbers can add their contact information to a map so local and traveling climbers can meet up and share canopy time with each other. If you are interested in adding yourself to the map please contact us at info@gotreeclimbing.org

Along with that news, two Rendezvous dates have been announced. The 2016 being in Georgia and the 2017 in France. It's so very exciting to have a Rendezvous outside the US. Plus having them scheduled least a year in advance. There's more information to come but in the meantime save the dates!

This Month's Newsletter includes a review on the APTA by Tree Stuff and a Gear Check up by Paul from Goodleaf Tree Climbing.

Finally, if you haven’t been to our website lately, GOTC has gone mobile friendly! A redesign to the GoTreeClimbing.org site will work better on your smart phones and tablets. So check out the sweet layout!

- Landon “Yeti” Smith, President

Cincinnati, OH, USA

Seattle Rendezvous

The 2015 Rendezvous was a fantastic success!

52 climbers from as far as Sweden attended the event at Warm Beach Conference Center in Stanwood, Washington this year.

Primary climbing species on the grounds consisted of Douglas Firs, Big Leaf Maple, and Western Red Cedars. Katie Oakley from Tree Time, put on a great event giving us climbers ample time to “Hangout”.

Pictures from the 2015 Rendezvous can be found here.
- Landon "Yeti" Smith

Southeastern Workshop

I've just got back from the SOUTHEASTERN TREE CLIMBING WORKSHOP & REUNION. I had a great time there reconnecting with old friends, meeting new ones, climbing, learning, and enjoying the wonderful Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. 

It was great to see Jody, Abe, Wild Bill, Joe, Wiley, finally meet Jeff Newman and Richard Mumford, and make some new acquaintances as well. Even had the chance to help facilitate a climb for a group of visiting GA environmental educators. Great fun and great climbs. 


Since this will be the site of next years’ Rendezvous, I should tell you that the on site lodging is excellent, and there are many opportunities for climbing. Hopefully, we’ll get to do a barbecue next year, or perhaps a few, with grill-meister and RTC facilitator Brian Lanier at the controls. I've posted some pics as a new album under "Photos" and please don't miss the video from Tree Climber Coalition.
- Harv "Ponderosa" Teitelbaum
at Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center
Atlanta, GA
Sept. 29 - Oct. 2, 2016
Save the dates!
Northern Vosges Alsace - France
June 19th - 26th
Save the dates!
What a cool Teacher!  
Englewood CO.
Cottonwood Tree.

(Picture courtesy of Tree Climbing Colorado, published with permission).
How many monkeys up in the tree?
(Picture courtesy of Tree Climbing Colorado, published with permission).
Climbers and friends enjoying the magnificent "Charlie Tree” at the SOUTHEASTERN TREE CLIMBING WORKSHOP & REUNION.

(Video courtesy of Tree Climber Coalition. Published with permission).
 

Gear Check Tips by Paul McCathie

When it comes to checking gear, the number one question I get asked is "when do I know when something is too worn out to use?” 

This is indeed a difficult question to answer. We would all like for this to be a black and white issue but unfortunately it is not! Read more ...

(Picture courtesy of Goodleaf Tree Climbing UK. Published with permission).

The APTA - Air Powered Tree Access 
reviewed by Carson Royer from Tree Stuff

The APTA (Air Powered Tree Access) from TreeStuff.com is the safest, most accurate line-setting device available for the arborist community. Using only pressurized air, the APTA can consistently set lines at heights of 100' or more.

Using a tool to set your throwline gives you much more power, accuracy, and repeatability than throwing a throw weight. However, other line-setting devices can make the process even more dangerous with large moving parts or even exploding cartridges. The APTA's robust metal construction and lack of moving parts makes it the safest line-setting device in the industry. Drop your throw weight into the barrel and use an air compressor or a simple bike pump to pressurize the aluminum chamber. There's no effort required to hold it or aim, simply point the APTA over the branch where you want to set you line and pull the handle. 

 
The APTA is available online at TreeStuff.com, with free shipping on orders over $100.
Questions email Carson.

(Picture courtesy of Tree Stuff. Published with permission).
Grove of the Month 
 
Several times a year, we publish a newsletter section called "Grove of the Month". You are part of a great international community of tree climbers who are interested in what you're doing. 

Write a short article on what your grove, school, or climbing organization is up to, send it here along with a few pictures, and we'll share it. If your article gets published we will send you a copy of Abe Winters book, "Hanging out with Shaddy Characters".

Requirements: 500 to 700 words approx. your can send pictures or videos. Deadline for next Winter Newsletter  edition December 4th, 2015.
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