The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for many tree companies. While supply-chain problems and rising costs presented obstacles, the massive demand for tree care and tree-removal services created a growth opportunity. Over time, new trucks arrived, chippers [...]

The author on a job. The combined skillset of a professional contract climber – both trainer and skilled arborist – creates powerful learning opportunities. All photos courtesy of Craig Bachmann. Developing skilled and productive employees can be difficult, particularly for [...]

Craig Bachmann, CTSP, presents the first of two SRS canopy anchor demonstrations at the TCI Magazine Trainer’s Test Kitchen during TCI EXPO '21 last November. All photos by TCIA staff. This article is based on a demonstration by Craig Bachmann [...]

Choosing a carabiner for your climbing system, lanyard or redirect sling – all life-safety applications – seems like a simple process. Which brand, what style and, of course, which color do you like best? However, I’ve seen numerous instances of [...]