Advanced Tree Climbing Workshop
The VTIO would like to invite you to take part in the first of an upcoming series of workshops to be run in partnership with Cannings of Mt Waverley and the ATRAES group. This full-day workshop will take place on Monday 5th July, and will focus on technical problem solving in tree climbing, but will cover subjects as diverse as advanced rigging and forces; Single Rope Technique methods of access; and skill development for problem solving. We will also discuss the ‘mental toolkit’ which climbers need to develop, and the practical toolkit of equipment which needs to be available to use several of these advanced techniques.
Boroondara Council have been kind enough to allow us access to several of the large E. camaldulensis and E. salignas in Belmont Park, so there is the opportunity to do some really interesting climbing. We are lucky enough to have current Australian tree climbing champion Grant Cody setting up some of the climbs, as well as two-time Asia-Pacific champion Ged Reynolds – so do bring your climbing gear!
After a break for lunch and a brief wrap-up of some of the morning’s climbing, the afternoon will be spent in an ‘open format’, with the opportunity to spend more time practicing some of the techniques, or discussing it all in greater depth with one of the demonstrators.
The workshop will cost $50 for VTIO members, and $70 for non-members (lunch included). Cannings will be present on site with a trade display, including several sets of custom-spliced re-directs, and two new types of complete SRT systems, which will be demonstrated on the day. The VTIO would like to take this opportunity to thank Cannings, and the ATRAES group, who are always ready to support the industry and help out with events such as this.
Why take part?
As a climber, this workshop will give you a chance to develop your technical climbing skills, see some new tricks, and discuss your ideas with others in the industry. You’ll get to climb some fantastic trees, see some great ways to set a safe high point in a dangerous tree, use a clever setup to cut half an hour off a job time, or install a lowering pulley without leaving the ground. In addition, this workshop will lay the groundwork for more specific workshops to follow. Can you afford to miss out?
If you want to take part, you can find out more or fill out an entry form here. We look forward to your participation in this and in future workshops.
