Pole climb challenge

Elm (Ulmus)

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Effort

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A hard start, or a tree that keeps asking things of you all the way to the top.

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Height
3–6 m
First branch
3–4 m
Trunk girth
65–90 cm

The challenge with this one is to go on to the branch that is almost vertical, that's hanging into the water, and climb up it like it's a pole or like it's a narrow tree. From there, you should, I think, be able to get onto that bigger branch that's high up in the air. Quite a challenge, but perhaps fun to try for yourself.

Body and technique

  • Clench & climb (1)
  • Wide branch spacing (1)
  • Branch-crawling (1)
  • Hanging branch ascent (1)

Bark and grip

  • Mossy bark (1)

Where it stands

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