Using harnesses and ropes, Gehan climbs the tree he’s working on and cuts from the top down, lowering tree sections by rope in delicate areas. He started Climbing Arborist in 2009.

In this video, we dive deep into the essential basics of using friction savers with the Doubled Rope Technique (DdRT), a fundamental method in arborist climbing. Friction savers are critical tools ...

The Blake’s Hitch is one of the most trusted friction hitches in tree climbing and arborist work, widely used for its reliability, ease of tying, and ability to adjust smoothly during ascent and ...