Which tree climbing spike is best? Whether you climb trees for a living or do backyard maintenance, tree climbing spikes will keep you safe, steady and firm-footed in all your arborist pursuits. Good ...

When preparing to remove a diseased or dead tree, you may need to climb into the tree to remove some limbs before cutting the trunk. You can use a pair of tree-climbing spikes to help you move up the ...

Left: Bob Wray opened Blue Ridge Tree Climbing 10 years ago in Meadows of Dan, Va. His method relies on technique, not raw strength. (Robin Soslow - Robin Soslow) Left: Bob Wray opened Blue Ridge Tree ...

The winners of the 2026 NATCC will go on to compete in the 50th Annual International Tree Climbing Championship in St. Louis.