Upcoming Courses in Atlanta: The Basic Tree Climbing Course will be taught in Atlanta on the following weekends:

 June 7-8
June 28-29
July 12-13
August 9-10
September 23-24 (just prior to the 2008 Rendezvous)

If these dates don't fit your schedule, please contact us
and we will work with you to try to set up another class.

TCI's BTCC is a two-day course designed to teach all the skills you need to climb a large tree on your own using the double rope technique (DRT). Information about selecting a good climbing tree and assessing the condition of the tree is presented in detail. You will learn climbing technique and how to tie all the knots, repeating each knot many times to learn "muscle memory." You'll learn rules for safety, as well as guidelines about how to respect and care for the trees you climb. Each class has a maximum of only three students (more when our instructor has qualified assistance) so each student gets lots of personal attention and help.

Mother and daughters practice with throwline

The BTCC is taught in Atlanta by Peter Jenkins, founder of TCI, master tree-climbing instructor, and an ISA-certified arborist.

Cost: $475.00. Course fee also includes TCI membership and our "Tree Climbing Basics" DVD

Time required: 2 full days (16-18 hours of instruction)

Advance registration and tuition deposit are required. For more information and/or registration forms, please This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it us (be sure to include your phone number so we can return your call) or call the TCI office at (404) 377-3150.

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