CypressFest TCC: An Introduction to Competitive Climbing

@ Cypress Lawn Arboretum & Memorial Park : Abbey Chapel - Olivet Gardens Campus
on Thursday, October 02-04, 2025
in Colma, CA


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This immersive 3-day learning experience, hosted at the historic cemetery and meaningful place of trees known as Cypress Lawn Arboretum, is designed as a fun, comfortable introduction for climbing arborists into the world of competition climbing events, including the annual Western Chapter Tree Climbing Championship.

Our second annual CypressFest will feature the following programming:

Thursday October 2nd: A full day of trainings and seminars on best practices and techniques for urban arboriculture, including pruning methods, climbing strategies, as well as a special showcase of the global story of the namesake species of Cypress Lawn Arboretum, the Monterey cypress!

Friday October 3rd: A “How to Compete” learning day focusing on the five events of every TCC: Aerial Rescue, Work Climb, Ascent, Belayed Speed Climb, and Throwline. A full breakdown of the ITCC rules book, scoring system, and judging criteria will also be reviewed.

Saturday October 4th: Cypress Lawn Arboretum’s 2nd annual Tree Climbing Competition!

Come join us for a weekend of learning and growing together in elevating the standard of climbing arboriculture, and embracing a fun, friendly competitive spirit!  

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SATURDAY'S EVENT

- Download the Volunteer form  - CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP ONLINE 

ALL PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEED TO COMPLETE THE WAIVER 

- Download the Participant Waiver form

SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS WELCOMED - Contact Josh Gevertz

- Download the Sponsor form

Continuing Education Hours:
DAY 1: 6.0 - CA / CTW / CUFP / US
DAY 2: 6.5 - CA / CTW / CUFP / US
DAY 3: 3.0 - CA / CTW / CUFP / US (climbers and judges only)

Location

Cypress Lawn Arboretum & Memorial Park : Abbey Chapel - Olivet Gardens Campus
1601 Hillside Blvd
Colma, CA 94014