But to other children it is a place to hide and be alone. Almost all children will reach a certain height and stop for some moments of reflection. Parents of course get concerned when they see their loved ones high in a tree. These first climbs made by children on their own are usually performed without tree climbing equipment. Sometimes accidents occur.
Bruises are common but sometimes bones are broken.
At the Tree Climbers International School climbs are only made with a rope and harness. At NO time is a climber without rope protection. A climber only needs to let go of the rope to be automatically held in place. This makes tree climbing a safe activity. Children excel in roped tree climbing because they are low in body weight, fearless, and almost unlimited with an abundance of energy.