Here is a complete guide on how to climb a tree without spikes

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Wear apparel that is well-fitting. Clothing should be free enough to allow a complete range of motion but not so loose that it catches on branches. Remove all loose jewelry and accessories, especially those around your neck, since they may snag when climbing.

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Wear flexible shoes with adequate traction if at all possible. Climbing barefoot may be easier if your shoes have firm bottoms or inadequate traction.

From a distance, examine the tree. Find a tree with at least 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter and large, robust branches that can hold your weight. Before you begin the climb, take a step back to study the entire tree. Avoid trees that have any of the risk signals listed below.

The trunk has unusual curves or turns. Leaning trees can be dangerous, but they can also be safe.

Deep fissures.

Sunken or lacking bark in large regions.

In conifers, a forked top indicates deterioration. Other tree kinds may be safe, but do not attempt to reach the fork.

Examine the area near the ground. Approach the tree and examine the bottom trunk and a 3 foot (0.9 meters) radius around it. These are all symptoms of a tree that is damaged or dying and dangerous to climb:

Mushrooms as well as other fungi growing on or near the base of the tree.

There are a lot of dead branches on the ground. (A few dead branches linked to the lower trunk are usual, but if they’re falling from higher up, it’s a bigger issue.)

In the base, there is a huge hole or several little ones.

An elevated or fractured region of soil adjacent to the trunk, or severed roots (a sign of uprooting).

Make allowances for bad weather. Weather conditions may make the climb more perilous, even if the tree is strong. Recognize how the following factors influence your ascent:

Climbing should never be attempted during a thunderstorm or in a strong wind.

When the tree is wet, it becomes slick and dangerous to climb.

Wood becomes fragile in cold temperatures. Climb gently and thoroughly before relying on any branch for support.

Keep an eye out for local risks. Before you begin, there is one final safety precaution to take. Keep an eye out for the following dangers. Keep an eye out while ascending as well, as these might be difficult to notice from the bottom.

If a power line is within 10 feet (3 meters) of the tree’s branches, never climb.

Climbing beneath huge branches that have broken off and been entangled in the tree is not recommended. For a reason, climbers refer to these as “widow makers.”

Look for bee and wasp nests, as well as a huge bird or animal nests, in the tree and neighboring trees. When you’re with these animals, stay away from the trees.