Try out and try on new gear, learn at Trainers Labs, and connect with 35+ vendors all focused on climbing! TCI EXPOClimb, in partnership with The Academy, is a high-energy and highly interactive area where you can get your hands dirty and talk to experts to take your climbing to new heights. This year, there will be a wide variety of topics covered during Trainers Labs, including throwline manipulation, application of knots, aerial rescue, and more! Want to up your gear game? Stick around after each session for the interactive open truss to touch, test, and try out the newest gear with the exhibitors and get hands-on support. Plus there will be raffles and prizes after each session!
Let’s all be safe here – read TCI EXPOClimb Rope Rules!
TCI EXPOClimb Schedule
| Day | Time | Title | Session Description | CEUs | hf:tax:ept_schedule_day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Open Truss – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | saturday | ||
| Saturday | 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM | What the $%#&: When Things Go Wrong in Rigging: Part 2 |
Speaker: Mike Tilford, CTSP & Ryan Torcicollo, CTSP | .5 CTSP & ISA | saturday |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Open Truss – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | saturday | ||
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Pruning Efficiencies |
Speaker: Jared Abrojena, The Academy | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | saturday |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Open Truss – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | friday | ||
| Friday | 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | The Use of Friction Savers |
Speaker: James Earhart | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | friday |
| Friday | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Open Truss – 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | friday | ||
| Friday | 1:00 PM– 1:30 PM | Types of Felling Cuts at Height |
Speaker: Jared Abrojena, The Academy | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | friday |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Open Truss – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | friday | ||
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Integrating Competition Climbing into Your Daily Practices |
Speaker: Stephanie Litenburg, TreeLife Arborists | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | friday |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Post Installation Establishment |
Speaker: Andy Jones, CTSP, Rooted Arbor Care | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | friday |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Open Truss – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | friday | ||
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Open Truss – 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM | thursday | ||
| Thursday | 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Tool Efficiency, Let’s Be Thrifty |
Speaker: Nicole Benjamin, Two Dog Crew | thursday | |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Open Truss – 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | thursday | ||
| Thursday | 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Chainsaw for Champions |
Speaker: Mark Chisolm, CTSP | thursday | |
| Thursday | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Open Truss – 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | thursday | ||
| Thursday | 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Knots for Nuts |
Speaker: Blake Duval, CTSP, Chippers, a Davey Company | thursday | |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Open Truss – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | thursday | ||
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Work Positioning While Rigging |
Speaker: Jared Abrojena, The Academy | .5 CTSP & ISA CEUs | thursday |
What’s “open truss” mean?
Open truss is your opportunity to get hands-on, indoors! With more than 15 ropes rigged from the ceiling, exhibitors will be showing off the latest gear and coaching you one on one on different climbing techniques. Looking to get some training time with the biggest names in tree care? Visit their EXPOClimb booth and ask for a session on the demo ropes! Didn’t bring your own climbing gear? Not a problem! All PPE and ascent devices (harness, head protection, rope systems, mechanicals and eye protection) will be available to you.
