This video teaches a new friction hitch called the Calligraphy Hitch, highlighting how it grips, slides, and locks under load ...

The enzyme friction hitch is a specialized knot used by arborists and tree climbers to create a secure, adjustable grip on a ...

From left, Eric Massie, Ryan Rastok, Erin Massie and Chris Johnson suspend themselves in a Scotch pine tree in northwest Lawrence on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. The four arborists enjoy spending some of ...

Unlike most of us, arborists and competitive tree climbers still benefit from scrambling up sturdy and dignified old trees. These professionals know the classic childhood activity isn’t just ...

Close to three dozen competitors from the Prairie region are expected to converge in Regina's Wascana Park this weekend to climb their way to the international climbing championship. The Prairie ...

Most of us enjoyed climbing trees when we were young, but few of us continue doing so later in life. For some though, like arborists, scaling branches is part of their everyday lives. Professional ...

Able to scale a 15-metre tree in fewer than 20 seconds, Alana Murray might be the closest a human could come to Spiderman. "Some people just have the knack for being able to move around a tree. It's ...