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The Well-Prepared Climber May 7, 2024
The following is an excerpt from the newly revised “The Tree Climber’s Companion,” by Jeff Jepson. This excerpt, mostly new content from Part 1 of the revision, was adapted for TCI Magazine by Jeff Jepson. Do you know anybody who bought a parachute through a mail-order surplus store and went sky diving without instruction? I […]
The Pain of Delegation May 5, 2024
This is an article about delegation, but I promise you that I am not an expert on this subject. As I share my experiences and perspective, maybe I will find friends who can commiserate with me as we improve together. Like so many small-tree-business owners, I started from the ground up. In the beginning, I […]
Demand Growing for Insulated Compact Lifts May 4, 2024
While there may be a slew of reasons for it, one thing seems certain: demand for insulated compact lifts in tree care is growing. In this article, we look at what is driving the increase in demand for insulated models, some of the equipment that is available and its features and benefits. Increased demand “We’ve […]
Well, $#!+: What to Do When Things Go Wrong in Tree Climbing May 3, 2024
We all like to talk about, or at least think about, how we are the picture of perfection when it comes to tree work. However, once we really make a mess of the simplest task – maybe involving a throw line at a 25-foot union – we quickly abandon our delusions of grandeur. Next we […]