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SUMMARY:Georgia Arborist Association 28th Annual Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Location: Violet F. Stout Park\, 5420 Stout Parkway\, Lithia Springs\, GA\, 30122 UNITED STATES \n\n\n\nSAVE THE DATE! \n\n\n\nGAA’s Tree Climbing Championship is November 6-8\, 2026. We’re at the same location as last year — Violet Stout Park in Lithia Springs\, GA. Watch this spot for information on competing. Mark your calendars today!
URL:https://arbortimes.org/event/georgia-arborist-association-28th-annual/
LOCATION:Violet F. Stout Park\, 5420 Stout Parkway\, Lithia Springs\, Georgia\, 30122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Arborist Association":MAILTO:jessie@georgiaarborist.org
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SUMMARY:(SOLD OUT) WTCW - Experienced Tree Climbing Workshop\, Emerald Bay\, CA 2026
DESCRIPTION:— SOLD OUT — \n\n\n\nYou asked for something more… and we are excited to offer the next level of tree climber training.  This WTCW Experienced Tree Climbing Workshop is for established climbers in a destination location – It’s here! \n\n\n\nOur amazing Sponsor Support has underwritten your registration cost.  THANK YOU to: \n\n\n\n\nWestern Chapter of ISA\n\n\n\nWC-ISA’s Women in Arboriculture\n\n\n\nWest Coast Arborists\n\n\n\nThe Britton Fund \n\n\n\nMaryellen Bell (Hort Science – Bartlett)\n\n\n\nDavey Tree Experts\n\n\n\nCal-Fire\n\n\n\nPacific Gas & Electric\n\n\n\n\nEVENT DETAILS:   \n\n\n\nThe Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop® has created an Experienced Tree Climbing Workshop for professionals and climbers who are looking to develop their skills. This event is for climbers who possess a foundation in tree climbing.   \n\n\n\nPREREQUISITES:People should be comfortable performing the following skills\, If you have doubt\, please reach out: info@wtcw.org  \n\n\n\n\nShall bring your own tree climbing kit\, equipment & PPE.\n\n\n\nAll your tree climbing equipment shall pass inspection prior to event.(Click on WTCW gear inspection form – bring with you.)\n\n\n\nShall be able to ascend and descend safely without coaching.\n\n\n\nShall feel confident moving away from the trunk of the tree.\n\n\n\nShould be able to advance your own climbing line.\n\n\n\nShall have an open mind to learn. \n\n\n\n\nThis unique opportunity is designed to enhance and hone your skills with other accomplished climbers. A fantastic location includes views aloft that most of us can only dream of. Come develop and master your competencies\, train with passionate instructors who love to share their light\, talent and ability to coach. \n\n\n\nTake a deeper dive into equipment\, climbing hardware\, the nuisances of hitch cords & mechanical hitches\, climbing lines\, the whys behind tools behave the way they do; and then practice the skills to nail them into muscle memory.  Have you wanted to have your own personal coach work through reoccurring trouble spots in your climbing?  Have you ever wanted real time feedback while limb walking\, work positioning or mastering throwline? Do you own a piece of gear and don’t know how to use it? Then this workshop was developed with YOU in mind. \n\n\n\nThis workshop includes passionate\, excellent instruction\, food\, lodging\, round trip boat ride\, swag and prizes\, networking and professional CEU’s.  NOT included: Travel to/from the event\, nor the parking at Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach\, CA (~$20 for the weekend). \n\n\n\nDates: November 6-9\, 2026Arrival Location: Aquarium of the Pacific\, Long Beach\, CATime: Arrive at Aquarium of the Pacific at 3:00 pm; leave time for parking & boarding – Boat departs at 4:30 pm sharp!Location: Emerald Bay Camp\, South Catalina Island\, Avalon\, California 90704Departure Time: Monday\, November 9\, 2026 – 11:00 am to arrive back at Aquarium at 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nTravel to the Island by Boat:People should arrive by 3:00 pm at the Aquarium of the Pacific at 100 Aquarium Way\, Long Beach\, CA and walk to Dock 2. Yes\, plan for about 3:00 pm arrival for time to park\, shuffling your gear to the boat and for the boarding process. The boat departs sharp at 4:30 pm. You will need time to park prior to boarding the boat\, which can take 15+ minutes. The boat will bring you directly to Emerald Bay\, and the length of ride is approximately one hour to the Island. The same boat will take you back to the same location on Monday\, November 9. Your boat ride is included in the ticket price\, but not parking. \n\n\n\nLogistics:Best way to get to Emerald Bay is to drive/fly into Long Beach\, CA (LGB). Consider this workshop as a “destination” location. The Aquarium of the Pacific is approximately 15-20 minutes commute from the Long Beach Airport. \n\n\n\nCheck in:Check in is on Friday on the boat ride over. We will cover logistics and collect signed paperwork. A waiver form will be emailed to you\, please sign and return by email. \n\n\n\nLodging:Your lodging is included in the price of your ticket. You are responsible for your own bedding\, pillow\, towel\, and toiletries.Food:All meals are included in your registration cost! Friday: dinner; Saturday: breakfast\, lunch\, dinner; Sunday: breakfast\, lunch\, dinner; Monday: breakfast. If you have food allergies\, the food gurus will do their best to fulfill your requests\, please let us know. If you need special snacks\, please bring them. \n\n\n\nTopics:This workshop will cover all aspects of tree climbing. The course will be adapted to all participant’s experience and competence levels. For example: we will cover tree identification and biology\, tie-in point selection\, throwline mastery\, climbing line installation\, friction savers\, ascending and descending with closed and open MRS\, and several options of SRS\, rope advancement\, lanyard use and management\, canopy route planning\, rope retrieval\, body ergonomics while working aloft and more. Additionally we will cover communication skills and networking with people who care for trees and for those who work in arboriculture. \n\n\n\nDaily Practice:Bring your yoga mat – Bear will lead asana and meditation practice each day. \n\n\n\nClothing:The weather can change quickly along side the ocean; please come prepared for all weather! Please pack long pants\, long sleeves\, hiking (over the ankle) boots\, rain and warm jackets\, warm hat and gloves\, and don’t forget sunscreen and bug spray. Please come prepared.Temperatures are typically: 60°F – 70°F in November. \n\n\n\nFootprint Reduction:Consider bringing your own cloth napkin\, water bottle\, travel mug\, and snack container.  \n\n\n\nCourse Check Out:The workshop ends on Monday morning; boats are not available on Sunday. Expect to arrive back to the Aquarium of the Pacific by 1:00pm on Monday. \n\n\n\nCancellation Policy: \n\n\n\n\n8 weeks before event: Full refund (September 11)\n\n\n\n6-8 weeks before event: Refund less $100 Admin Fee (September 11-25)\n\n\n\nAfter 6 weeks: No refunds (September 26)\n\n\n\nIf Waitlist: Refund less $100 Admin Fee\n\n\n\nIf medical emergency\, communicate with us. We may be able to offer course credit.\n\n\n\n\nThank you for your registration and looking forward to climbing with you soon! \n\n\n\nThank you to the Western Chapter of ISA for all their support and logistics help! \n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES are AVAILABLE –  Please click for more info.
URL:https://arbortimes.org/event/wtcw-experienced-tree-climbing-workshop-emerald-bay-ca-2026/
LOCATION:Emerald Bay Camp\, Catalina Island\, California\, 90704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Competition
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Tree Care Workshop (WTCW)":MAILTO:info@wtcw.org
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