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My days of climbing the big trees are over. It's up to the new generation to see how it all pans out.

That certainly was not a Ninja climb. Nearly all the municipal parks that I know of will allow arborist get-togethers, and their related activities. All with due process of course. Proof of insurance is the biggest. Now, going out on your own, in a municipal park, in broad daylight, is...

That is a good example, Dave. That was a Sequoia climb. Bull Buck, I believe.

I always kept a cool head when confronted by people who seen our activities as wrong. Even 40 years ago. Those nay-sayers were always the exception. By far, more people were curious and interested in what we were doing.

It is inspiring to see, and he will probably make a good Treeman, Arborist, Expert...

It's a strong argument. I'll agree with that. Times are much different today in such matters. Rock climbing, base jumping and such extreme sports were illegal in many parks years ago. Today they are allowed in most. Sign a waiver and bet your life.

A judge one time told a park ranger, "Tree Climbing!!! I have more important things on my dockets to hear than stuff like this! Don't you ever bring a case into my court again unless you can prove damages and wrong doing. Case dismissed. Not guilty!!" Oh, that ranger was pissed. He...

Been there a few times. Actually more than a few. Don't fret it. For the most part it just amounts to a slap on the wrist. In these matters, from my experience, it is better to ask for forgiveness that for permission. Because in the latter case it is generally never granted. There are...