Tree Climbers Rendezvous 2024
Learn How to Go Tree Climbing
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Tree Climbers Rendezvous
Scale New Heights and Broaden Your Horizons
At this year’s Rendezvous, we are happy to announce that Tree Climbing Colorado will provide a unique opportunity for you to learn the art of safe tree climbing at Center Lake Bible Camp. Don’t miss this chance to unlock the secrets of the canopy and experience the beauty of nature from a breathtaking vantage point that very few people get to experience.
Join us for a two-day intensive course (September 19th & 20th, 2024) led by GOTC-recognized instructors before joining us for the Rendezvous (Sep 20-24). Learn the skills and techniques needed to explore the treetops confidently from a whole new perspective. Then, apply these skills for four full and fun days at the Rendezvous, surrounded by experienced tree climbers who are always willing to help!
The course will cover:
•Safe tree selection and assessment
•Initial rope installation
•Essential climbing knots and techniques use the Moving Rope System
•Proper equipment usage and care
•Shout calls and responses
•Reinstalling your rope higher while aloft
This immersive experience includes:
•Wednesday – overnight in your choice of lodging, less meals
•Wednesday and Thursday – overnight in your choice of lodging with three simple camp meals
•Thursday and Friday – all-day climbing sessions with completion on Friday afternoon
•Ropes, harnesses, hardware, and personal protective equipment are provided
Fees to be paid to Harv from Tree Climbing Colorado by emailing harv@treeclimbers.org:
•Course Fees: $495 (regular price of $650) – Basic Tree Climbing Instruction that meets or exceeds GOTC-recognized guidelines. Please email harv@treeclimbers.org to sign up!
Please note: Course fees are in addition to your stay at CLBC (Sep 19-20) and the Tree Climbers Rendezvous conference registration, which includes your lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Tuesday breakfast (Sep 20-24). You must book the same lodging type for the Rendezvous as your stay during the climbing course. If you choose the Loon Lodge, please record your roommate choices during your registration. If ‘none,’ we will do the assignment according to your preferences as best as possible. Lodging options before and during the Rendezvous are subject to first come, first served. Bear Bunkhouse is limited to 32 bunk beds, and Loon Lodge is limited to 18 Queen beds (double occupancy).
Fees to be paid to the GOTC, see TCR Registration for all lodging options:
• Course Stay – includes simple camp meals, lodging, and access to CLBC
o Cheapest bed, $110 total: Camper Cabin bunk bed for Wednesday night ($25) and Thursday (day: $60, night: $25)
o Fanciest bed, $330 total: Loon Lodge bed, double occupancy, for Wednesday night ($135) and Thursday (day: $60, night: $135)
• Tree Climbers Rendezvous – includes meals, lodging, and all TCR activities (Fri-Tue)
o Cheapest bed, $575: Camper Cabin bunk bed
o Fanciest bed, $835: Loon Lodge, double occupancy
Limited spots available! The minimum enrollment is 4, and the maximum is 8 students. Register today!
For more information and registration details, please email harv@treeclimbers.org
Tree Climbers Rendezvous 2024
This year’s Rendezvous will take place at Center Lake Bible Camp in Tustin, Michigan.
To learn more: keep an eye out for the next newsletter and/or follow us on social media (GOTC_Facebook and Instagram: @gotreeclimbing). See you in the trees!
We are seeking Silent Auction donation items and Workshop presenters.
Email rendezvous@gotreeclimbing.org