What training do Pacific Tree Climbing Institute guides have?

All PTCI instructors/guides are professional arborists with several years of full-time professional climbing experience. In addition, they have current Wilderness First Responder or first aide and aerial rescue training. Guides are chosen based on their climbing knowledge, excellent communication skills and the ability to anticipate climber's needs.

What is included in a Day Climb? This guided expedition includes a dream-like day in the canopy of an astounding old growth Douglas fir tree of unique beauty located in the Pacific Northwest temperate rain forest. The tree that you will be climbing is specially chosen for your experience, ranging from 250-300 feet tall.

As you ascend into the upper reaches of the canopy, you will observe a unique ecosystem that is extraordinarily different than the forest floor below. Some people choose to explore the limb structures of old growth trees and learn about the wild life that inhabits the tree tops. Many like to witness the view of the ... more.

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