2025 Ohio Tree Climbing Championship

May 31-June 1, 2025 @ Chadwick Arboretum

The purpose of the Ohio Tree Climbing Championship (Ohio TCC) is to provide a competitive learning environment for individuals working in the industry and to showcase the highest level of professional skills and safety. Competitive tree climbing also introduces the public to the skills professional tree climbing arborists must use for safe, professional tree work. 

Tree climbing competitions held around the world simulate the working conditions of arborists in the field. This year, we had 35 competitors plus 5 students. Competitors from Ohio, Michigan, Connecticut, and Canada, competed in five preliminary events: Aerial Rescue, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, Throwline, and Work Climb. First, second, and third-place medals were awarded in the preliminary events. Masters’ Challenge first-place winners received an ArborMaster prize package plus the opportunity to represent Ohio at the International Tree Climbing Championship in New Zealand in October.

Congratulations to the 2025 Competitors...