Ever climbed a Redwood?

[Perkins]

I'm just reading 'the wild trees' by Richard Preston, which details the first ascent of a Coast Redwood by Steve Sillett and the subsequent discoveries of some of the largest and tallest trees on Earth. It's made me want to go to California and seek out the Atlas Grove and the Grove of Titans and make an ascent of some of the trees. I've been to California a few times and think it's a great place anyway.

A detailed study of the forest was made in a 2.5 acre section of the Atlas Grove with thousands of measurements taken of the trees. These have been converted into detailed 3D images. They also discovered countless previously unknown species living in the Redwoods and found a new ecosystem in the canopy layer. It's a fascinating read on it's own and quite inspiring. I'll let you know if I decide to make the trip and if anybody else is interested maybe we could hook up and climb together. Just need a bow and arrow, some fishing line and some really long ropes and ascenders. Oh and a 60ft strop, and some bread and water.

[andrew t]

Free climbed one at a boring wedding once just sat near the top and looked at the view got my white shirt really dirty lol

[Joe Loggs]

Lol Andrew you do crack me up.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Climbed one yesterday for an inspection. It was a Coast Redwood, 140ft. A baby but still exciting!

[Swampster]

Grab the opportunity if you get it. dead-wooded a couple recently. branches as big as some garden trees. and the veiw from the top.......

ps. if you do one, calculate the volume of dead-wood and then multiply it by 10!!