Tree Climbers Companion - 3rd Edition - Jeff Jepson

The newly revised and expanded edition of The Tree Climber’s Companion is now hot off the press and available! Maintaining the same convenient size as the previous edition (5.5" x 8.5"), this updated version has grown to 192 pages to include a wealth of new content:

• Three entirely new sections: "The Well-Prepared Climber," "Descending the Tree," and "Working in the Tree."

• An expanded discussion of "Entering the Tree," with deeper coverage of moving rope systems, stationary rope systems, and climbing with spikes.

• A greatly enhanced "Knots for Climbing and Rigging" section.

• Numerous checklists and sidebar articles for quick reference.

• Updated terminology throughout to reflect current best practices.

• A new Glossary and End Notes section.

• A collection of "Random Advice for the Climbing Life."

• And best of all—many new illustrations throughout the book!