Western Chapter Tree Climbing Competition

03/16/2026

Congrats Daniel!

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 Arizona Tree Climbing Champion, Daniel Capps! 🏆🌳👏

02/24/2026

Time to climb!!

🚨 Important Announcement!

To ensure the 2026 Tree Climbing Championship is able to provide an efficient, fun and safe competition experience for all climbers, volunteers and spectators, this year we will be operating a 1-day event on Saturday, March 14 at John Henry Park in Yuma. The event will showcase the skills of 25 climbers -- plan to be there to cheer them on! Details at aztrees.org/2026-TCC-Event-Info.

10/07/2025

08/13/2025

Our second annual CypressFest will feature the following programming:

Thursday October 2nd: A full day of trainings and seminars on best practices and techniques for urban arboriculture, including pruning methods, climbing strategies, as well as a special showcase of the global story of the namesake species of Cypress Lawn Arboretum, the Monterey cypress!

Friday October 3rd: A “How to Compete” learning day focusing on the five events of every TCC: Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. A full breakdown of the ITCC rules book, scoring system, and judging criteria will also be reviewed.

Saturday October 4th: Cypress Lawn Arboretum’s 2nd annual Tree Climbing Competition!

Come join us for a weekend of learning and growing together in elevating the standard of climbing arboriculture, and embracing a fun, friendly competitive spirit!

Don’t wait - sign up now

https://www.wcisa.net/meeting/11198

Come grow with us!

08/13/2025

This is such a great program! Jump on it and get climbing!

Our second annual CypressFest will feature the following programming:

Thursday October 2nd: A full day of trainings and seminars on best practices and techniques for urban arboriculture, including pruning methods, climbing strategies, as well as a special showcase of the global story of the namesake species of Cypress Lawn Arboretum, the Monterey cypress!

Friday October 3rd: A “How to Compete” learning day focusing on the five events of every TCC: Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. A full breakdown of the ITCC rules book, scoring system, and judging criteria will also be reviewed.

Saturday October 4th: Cypress Lawn Arboretum’s 2nd annual Tree Climbing Competition!

Come join us for a weekend of learning and growing together in elevating the standard of climbing arboriculture, and embracing a fun, friendly competitive spirit!

Don’t wait - sign up now

https://www.wcisa.net/meeting/11198

Come grow with us!

06/13/2025

Stand by for results… sounds like there was a transcription issue. We will repost soon.
🌳💚🌳

06/09/2025

🌟 Celebrating the Spirit of the Competition! 🌟

This year, the prestigious Spirit of the Competition Award goes to two individuals who embody kindness and camaraderie in our climbing community: Ricardo Vasquez (competitor) and Francisco Villanueva (judge/volunteer)! 🏆🌳

Both are true blue friends you can count on every time, always lifting those around them. Let's take a moment to recognize their unwavering support and the positive spirit they bring to every climb.

Congratulations, Ricardo and Francisco! 🎉 Here’s to many more adventures together! 🌳💪

06/09/2025

Women’s preliminary event results - these gals rocked it! 🌳💚🌳

Work Climb
1. Kate Miller
2. Anjuli Kumar
3. Sarah Santee

AR
1. Kate Miller
2. Anjuli Kumar
3. Sarah Santee

Belayed
1. Kate Miller
2. Sarah Santee
2. Anjuli Kumar

Ascent
1. Kate Miller
2. Anjuli Kumar
3. Sarah Santee

Throwline
1. Kate Miller
2. Anjuli Kumar
3. Sarah Santee

06/09/2025

Men’s Preliminary Events - let’s celebrate these fine folks. 🌳💚🌳

06/08/2025

That’s a wrap!!!

Congrats to Kate Miller and Jacob Claassen our 2025 Tree Climbing Champions. Next stop New Zealand!!! . Thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers. Kudos to all the competitors and judges for a safe and successful event! More results once we download everything. 🌳💚🌳