Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issues

Climb and camp in 300-foot ancient trees at Silver Falls, and climb giants across the PNW


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In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach talks with Leo Rosen-Fischer, expert of recreational tree climbing in the Pacific Northwest and owner of Tree Climbing at Silver Falls.
They talk about exactly what recreational tree climbing is — using ropes, a harness and other equipment to ascend high up old-growth trees — before detailing the types of giant trees you can climb in the backcountry of Silver Falls State Park.
They talk about how tree climbing works for younger kids and older adults, how you can actually camp at the top of a nearly 300-foot tree and how Rosen-Fischer and state parks officials ensure the activity is not harming the trees or displacing animals.
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Explore Oregon Podcast: The state's most beautiful places and biggest issuesBy Zach Urness / Statesman Journal

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