2026 Annual

Climbing Workshop

Friday, September 25, 2026

8:00 am – 4:00 pm
​Hidden Falls Park 
​1313 Hidden Falls Dr., St. Paul, MN 55116 

This annual 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! ​

Instructors:

  • Mitch Hoy – ArborWise Tree Management​
  • Rebecca Seibel – Tree Spirit Consulting​

​Topics:​

  • How to check your gear for safety
  • Dialing-in ascent systems to make the process more efficient
  • Comparing and contrasting the various mechanical devices on the market 
  • Setting up and organizing tools on your climbing harness for success

​​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 / Check-in
8:00 am       Welcome, Introductions, & Gear Check​
9:00 am       Workshop  (lunch provided)
3:30 pm       Wrap up / reflecting on the day / CEUs
4:00 pm       End​

​Registration

​​Early Bird Registration – On or before September 11, 2026
$150 – Current MSA Chapter Member
$180 – Non MSA Member ​​
$140 – Group Rate (4 or more individuals)
$60 – Student​​

​​Registration – September 12 or later
​$175 – Current MSA Chapter Member
$205 – Non MSA Member​
$165 – Group Rate (4 or more individuals)​
$60 ​​– Student Rate

Questions​

msa@msa-live.org​​

Workshop Sponsors

​This workshop is supported by UFOR Lab & Nursery and the Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course. ​