The Guide for Tree Climbers (Ratgeber für kletternde Baumpfleger) is a detailed reference book focused on tree climbing techniques and ropework in arboriculture. Written in German, this manual is one of the earliest and most comprehensive guides covering essential skills such as rope ascents, rope rigging, knotwork, positioning and safe movement within tree canopies.

The book is rich in step-by-step procedures and illustrative diagrams, making complex techniques easier to understand. It serves as a useful tool for beginners learning foundational climbing skills and for experienced arborists seeking to broaden or refine their technical knowledge.

Product details
• Author: Jeff Jepson
• Language: German
• Edition: 2nd revised and expanded edition (2009)
• Format: paperback
• Pages: 104 with illustrations
• Dimensions: approx. 15 × 23 cm
• ISBN: 978-0-615-11290-9
• Category: professional books – tree climbing and arboriculture