Whether you’re attending the Texas Tree Climbing Championship at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio or just want to take your climbing to the next level, take advantage of this pre-competition workshop and learn from International Tree Climbing Champion James Earhart and woman's champion Steph Littenberg. Together they will lead discussions on the use of Friction savers, using redirects in "MRS"/"SRS" systems, and strategies for efficiently moving through a tree.
Register now - Class size is limited! - $125 (includes lunch)
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"James Earhart and Steph respectively are two of the most renowned competition climbers in the world. Attending this workshop should definitely help you sharpen your game in competition as well as production climbing," Jimmy Pritchard, current TTCC champion
Training Agenda
9:30 am – 10:30 am: The use of "Friction Savers"
10:30 am - 11:00 am: Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: The use of redirects (MRS and SRS)
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Working Lunch (Provided) - Round table Q and A with expert climbers
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Planning routes and moving through the tree
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Course Pricing
$125.00 USD
Cancellation Policy
A processing fee of $25 USD will be charged for all cancellations received on or before May 22, 2026. Cancellations after May 22, 2026, will be charged the full amount of the registration fee. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].
James fell in love with tree climbing at the age of 14, igniting a lifelong passion. After attending his first competition in 2001, he committed himself to learning the trade and began working in the industry at 17. He entered his first competition in 2004 and has continued competing ever since. His dedication has earned him eight Mid-Atlantic championships, three North American titles, and the prestigious 2015 ITCC win. In 2009 James launched Arbor Care LLC after gaining experience with multiple companies. He now lives in Essex County, Virginia, near Tappahannock, with his family.
Steph Littenberg is the owner-operator of Acorn and Twig Arborists, bringing over a decade of field experience to the tree care industry. An ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified professional, she specializes in expert tree care and climbing, with five years of full-time climbing experience. Recognized as a Maryland Tree Expert, Steph is passionate about maintaining healthy, safe, and thriving trees.
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