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THE DAVEY BULLETIN
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May/June 2025
Evan Beck is preparing for the Davey sponsored Master's Challenge at
the North American Tree Climbing Championship in New Braunfels, Texas,
where he had 30 minutes to climb a tree without prior preparation or
knowledge of the climb. The top 5 contenders of the entire competition
were eligible to compete. Sarah Hood-Recant also placed in the
competition, earning 2nd in the women's ascent and throwline events.
"I became interested in competing when I realized there's a lot more
to learn about climbing," Beck said. "It's not only fun, but it teaches you
new techniques and makes you appreciate the work you do every day."
EXPERTISE
Cody Schwartz, arborist skills trainer, utility skills training, during the
aerial rescue event at the Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Championship
in Orlando, Florida. Schwartz placed 3rd in the ascent event, and
competed alongside Evan Beck, manager, utility skills training.
Seven climbers competed at NATCC held at Cypress Bend Park in the
aerial rescue, work, speed, ascent, and throwline climbing events.
Competitors from the left, front row are Evan Beck, manager, utility skills
training; Kate Miller, foreman, Sacramento office; and Libby Bower,
tree care coordinator, Barrington office. From the left, back row are
Sarah Hood-Recant, foreman, Richmond office; Abby Alm, foreman,
North Fort Collins office; Daniel Barnes, foreman, Albany office; and
Cody Schwartz, arborist skills trainer, health & safety department.
Davey employees traveled south to compete in
two International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Tree Climbing Championships, including the
Florida Chapter Championship and the North
American Tree Climbing Championship (NATCC).
ISA TREE CLIMBING
CHAMPIONSHIPS
FLORIDA CHAPTER – ORLANDO, FLORIDA
NATCC
