Benefits of Tree Climbing

Great exercise
Reduces stress
Builds self confidence
Extends attention span
Connect with nature
Year round activity
Increases positive emotions
Decreases negative emotions
Outdoor activity
Unique experience
Psychological benefits
Get to spend time with trees
Develops creative thinking
Incredible views
Fun
"Our comparison of tree-assisted therapy with the control program found greater reductions in participant tension, anxiety, depression, and anger and a greater increase in participant vitality." - Dr. John Gathright
- Dr. John Gathright did his doctoral dissertation on the benefits of technical tree climbing and has continued to research the effects of tree climbing. View some of his research:
 Comparison of the Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Tree and Tower Climbing (2006)
Therapeutic and Societal Benefits from Technical Recreational Tree Climbing Programs (2008)
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​Shinrin Yoku
The Japanese practice of forest bathing shows that time spent in nature lowers stress levels.

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