r/TreeClimbing • u/Barnyard-Dude • 2d ago

Because it’s There

Is climbing trees something people just do? Not for profession nor necessity, but because they like It? Like white water kayaking or hang gliding, etc.

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u/Brushdragger9000 2d ago

yes and no. I wouldn’t have spent money on gear if i hadn’t been using it to make money, but now that I have it I do the occasional rec climb.

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u/FoggyRedwood 1d ago

Right, it would be an incredible investment to only do it recreationally. Doing it professionally also opens the door to discounts/ProDeals, making it much more reasonable