Hand jam challenge

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

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You'll think about your feet getting on, and again once or twice on the way up.

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Height
6–10 m
First branch
1.5–2 m
Trunk girth
40–65 cm

I didn't have the time to go climb it this time, but it looks very fun to try to go up to this first branch with all these hand jam holes that the tree has. When you succeed, you can get quite high up, I think!

Body and technique

  • Clench & climb (1)

Bark and grip

  • Smooth bark (1)

Where it stands

Notes at the foot of this tree

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