How to Climb a Tree

Climbing trees is awesome! Here I will show how to safely climb a tree and enjoy the view!

Find a good climbing tree between 2 to 3 stories with accessible branches.

Carefully look at the branches and design a safe route which will allow you to maneuver your way up and down the tree.

Grab the first branch on your route to the top of the tree.

Haul yourself up onto the first branch using your arms to pull your body up.

Using your feet as anchors completely pull yourself up into a standing position on the first branch!

Pause for a moment and make sure there are no upcoming hazards on your route! Tree hazards may include, but are not limited to, fire ants, sticky tree sap, wasps, bees, and the occasional carnivorous gopher!

Repeat steps 3 to 6 to make your way up the tree.

Once you reach the summit please pause and enjoy the view!

To descend the tree use all the techniques I showed you but in reverse! For example, you started to climb the tree using your hands. To descend you will begin by using your feet!

Once you reach the bottom branch, jump down to the ground and revel in your accomplishment!