Penny Hill Tree Climbing LLC is truly a World Class facility for experiencing North Vermont's finest scenery and forests.
Students traveling a large distance can reserve our tent camper to stay overnight and avoid having to travel home after class. Call or text for availability 860-836-1216.
We offer complete classes for Saddle Hunters, Arborists, Tree Workers, Saddle Hunters, and Recreational Tree Climbers. All students are taught how to recognize and report the invasive species that threaten our trees such as the Asian Long Horn Beetle and the Emerald Ash Borer.
Located in Danville Vermont just a few miles outside of St. Johnsbury near I-91 and I-93. The facility sits at the top of a vineyard with a 50 mile view of the white mountains. There are hotels and Sugar Ridge campground (www.sugarridgervpark.com) nearby. Limited camping in our on-site RVs is also available for out of state students.
Your instructor Gary is a certified NETC Instructor with years of experience as an arborist and instructor. His love and knowledge of trees and the outdoors is obvious as soon as you meet him. He has a gentle and humorous teaching style making his students feel right at home. This makes for an excellent learning/fun day.
Upon course completion all students receive a completion certificate, a photo ID, a list of company offering discounts on climbing gear, and a flash drive containing:
Email: Gary
Call: 860-836-1216
The class is for those who want to work in the trees without ladders and bucket trucks. It stresses the Double Rope Technique (DRT) with an overview of the Single Rope Technique (SRT). The class is 1 day and special arrangements can often be made if the posted schedule is not convenient. The day starts off with the basic lessons about safety and technique and then afterward a climb in the trees already set. Then it’s off to learn more about how to select the proper trees; how to throw and set the ropes; what sort of ropes and other equipment is needed; how to tie the proper knots etc , various methods to enter trees and move safely within the canopy are taught. Additionally Students get to see and try the latest industry equipment for climbing that will allow them to spend their time on the job efficiently. The afternoon is spent practicing and the student gets to use everything they have learned, selecting the tree, throwing and setting the ropes and then they climb the tree using the method they prefer. All equipment is provided except work gloves that the student needs to bring. Camping overnight is available with advanced approval.
The class is for those who wish to learn the newest innovation to come to hunting itself and be able to climb easily and safely on their own. It teaches non- invasive methods of climbing that don’t damage trees in any way there by keeping landowners happy. If you can climb a ladder you can rope climb up. Climbers learn methods that have been used for decades throughout the arborist industry to safely climb and be comfortable in trees for hours. This combined with the newest equipment developed in all climbing sports makes for quick and safe ascents into the canopy. The class is 1 day and special arrangements can often be made if the posted schedule is not convenient. The day starts off with the basic lessons about safety and technique and then afterward with a climb in the trees that are already set. Then it’s off to learn more about how to select the proper trees; how to set the rope..even in the dark; what sort of rope and other equipment is needed; how to tie the proper knots etc. That afternoon, you get to use everything you learned, selecting the tree, throwing and setting the ropes and then tying the knots….then you climb the tree you prepared. All equipment is provided except work gloves that the student needs to bring. At the completion of the class students receive picture ID cards and discounts with the major equipment manufacturers.
Learn things such as : How to install a rope when the tree you need doesn’t have a limb or crotch where you need one. What saddles are most comfortable for you. How to install a rope where you want without throwing it. How to install a rope quietly in the dark and pull your gear up as you need it. What method uses the pully affect to make climbing a snap by making you feel stronger and you and your gear much lighter.
The class is for those who wish to learn about the sport itself and be able to climb on their own. It teaches the Double Rope Technique (DRT). The class is 1 day and special arrangements can often be made if the posted schedule is not convenient. The day starts off with the basic lessons about safety and technique and then afterward with a climb in the trees that are already set. Then it’s off to learn more about how to select the proper trees; how to throw and set the ropes; what sort of ropes and other equipment is needed; how to tie the proper knots etc. That afternoon, you get to use everything you learned, selecting the tree, throwing and setting the ropes and then tying the knots….then you climb the tree you prepared. We also go over the various equipment that is available throughout the arborist industry. All equipment is provided except work gloves that the student needs to bring.
The class is for those who want to work in the trees without ladders and bucket trucks. The class lasts 1 day and special arrangements can often be made if the posted schedule is not convenient. The day starts off with the basic lessons about safety and technique and then after a climb in trees already set, it’s off to learn more about how to select the proper trees; how to throw and set the ropes; what sort of ropes and other equipment is needed; how to tie the proper knots etc , various methods to enter trees and move safely within the canopy are taught. Additionally Students get to see and try the latest industry equipment for climbing that will allow them to spend their time on the job efficiently.
A $50 deposit per person required at time of reservation. Balance is due on the day of your class
Price: $300 for a Single
Price: $270 for 2 or more per person
This Vermont class is designed for people who want to learn all aspects of the sport to be self-sufficient and be able to climb on their own. You should expect to be tired and sore afterwards with an extreme sense of accomplishment. Caution: Graduates report a strong urge to procure equipment and change their priorities in life upon completion. Price $250.00 each with 2 or more attending.
A $50 deposit per person required at time of reservation. Balance is due on the day of your class
Price: $300 for a Single
Price: $270 for 2 or more per person
