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2008 Rendezvous

ALL TREE CLIMBERS WELCOME!
 
The September 2008 Annual Tree Climbing Rendezvous in Atlanta is approaching, and it's going to be tree-mendous! Don't miss it! 

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Tree Names

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NIMROD hosts young climbers
The trees we use for climbing are always named. They are, after all, living things that share the world with us. Personal names not only help us identify climbing trees, but also help us develop a more personal relationship with them. In the past, trees that were used as markers for travelers because of their size and location were given names and became landmarks. 

Tree climbers name their trees with different reasons in mind. The name might be for someone they know or revere, or it might be mythical in nature. The tree might be named for its shape or its resemblance to something else in nature. Some trees receive conventional names at first, but usually end up with creative, offbeat nicknames. Though the team of climbers might decide to name the tree together, the first person to make the ascent in it generally performs the "naming ceremony."

 
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