MSA Climbing Workshop 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025
​ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
​​Oak Hill Park, St. Louis Park
​​3201 Rhode Island Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN 55426 

This workshop for tree care professionals is designed to improve the safety and efficiency of aerial work in trees through discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on experience. Be ready to learn from some of the most skilled and qualified tree climbers in Minnesota. Registration includes a copy of the Tree Climbers Companion: 3rd Edition, ​by Jeff Jepson ($19.50 value) .

Climbing Stations & Topics:

  • ​Ascent
  • ​Work Positioning
  • Redirects
  • ​Gear Usage & Configuration​​
​Beginner to advanced industry levels are welcome, but it is encouraged that participants have some familiarity with fundamental rope and saddle tree climbing or have worked on a crew with a climbing arborist.

​Required PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, proper work pants, and work boots. Participants also need to bring their own gear (saddle, ropes, anchor points, climbing devices, and hardware). All climbing gear must meet the ANSI Z133 safety standards.

Schedule At-A-Glance (Subject to Change)

​7:30 am       Doors open / Checkin
8:00 am       Welcome & Gear Check​
9:15 am       Stations: Ascent & Work Positioning
12:00 pm    Lunch (provided)
12:45 pm    Stations: Redirects & Gear Usage and Configuration
3:30 pm       Wrap Up / Final Remarks / CEUs
4:00 pm       End​

​Registration
*Registration includes lunch and a copy of ​Tree Climbers Companion: 3rd Edition, ​by Jeff Jepson. 

Early Registration – EXTENDED! On or before September 11, 2025
​​$160 – Current MSA Member (each individual must be a member to receive this rate).
​​$190 – Non MSA Member​
$150 – Group Rate for 4 or more individuals​

Standard Registration, September 11 or later
​$185 – Current MSA Member (each individual must be a member to receive this rate).
​$215 – Non MSA Member
$175 – Group Rate for 4 or more individuals​

CEUs

6.5 ISA CEUs possible

Cancellation Policy 

Cancellation notices submitted to MSA on or before September 11, 2025, will receive a refund less a $15 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after September 11. 

Questions​

msa@msa-live.org​