Climbers scale St. Louis trees during international tree climbing competition
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By JACQUELINE GANUN
Nearly 100 arborists clad in helmets and rope harnesses scaled pine, sweetgum and oak trees in a St. Louis park Friday during the International Tree Climbing Championship.
This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, where contestants from 22 countries are showcasing their climbing finesse over three days.
During the belayed speed climb, fellow competitors cheered and clapped as climbers raced to the treetop under a sunny, blue sky. Spectators in camping chairs craned
Nearly 100 arborists clad in helmets and rope harnesses scaled pine, sweetgum and oak trees in a St. Louis park Friday during the International Tree Climbing Championship.
This year marks the competition’s 50th anniversary, where contestants from 22 countries are showcasing their climbing finesse over three days.
During the belayed speed climb, fellow competitors cheered and clapped as climbers raced to the treetop under a sunny, blue sky. Spectators in camping chairs craned
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