First published in 1997, The Tree Climber’s Companion was not designed to be a heavy textbook. Its genius lies in its conciseness. Author Jeff Jepson, a certified arborist himself, distilled the complexities of tree climbing into a spiral-bound, pocket-sized guide that can literally be taken up into the canopy.
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Here is the "story" of how this guide became an essential tool for climbers around the world. The Seed of an Idea First published in 1997, The Tree Climber’s Companion
The manual is designed to be a field guide, meaning it is compact enough to fit in a gear bag but dense enough to cover the fundamental mechanics of tree work. It bridges the gap between novice curiosity and professional expertise, focusing heavily on safety protocols that are often overlooked by self-taught climbers. Here are the ways to get the digital
The book covers the essential pillars of safe and efficient tree work: