Arb Climber Magazine

Arb Climber Magazine is a print publication written for and about working tree climbers. It covers climbing and rigging technique, gear, competitions and the people in the trade, and makes good reading for the break truck or the off-season.

What you get

Arb Climber Magazine focuses on the climbing side of tree work. Expect articles about new climbing systems and devices, rigging ideas, profiles of climbers and companies, competition coverage and the business of running a crew. It is written by and for people who spend their days in trees.

A magazine is a good way to see how other climbers solve the same problems you face, and to hear about gear before you buy it.

Back issues are worth keeping. Older articles on technique and gear often stay useful long after they were printed, and they make good material for crew training talks.

It is also a way to keep up with how the trade is changing, from new climbing standards to the latest thinking on tree care and safety.

Reading with a critical eye

Techniques in any article are a starting point, not a substitute for hands-on training. Try new methods low and slow under a qualified trainer, and always follow ANSI Z133 and your equipment manufacturers' instructions.

For more training reading, see our books and training materials section.

It also makes a good gift for the climber who already has every piece of gear they need.

Share copies around the crew. A technique article read together on a rain day can start a useful conversation about how your team climbs and rigs.