Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC)

08/17/2026

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08/13/2026

Here's a link with more information and registration options for the October Rendezvous. If you normally use Naver this is easier to use and has more options for attendance.

08/05/2026

Here's an updated event schedule for the Rendezvous in South Korea in October. We will have some more info out about our speakers soon. Please let us know if you'd like more information about anything related to the event or if you need assistance signing up. https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/international-tree-climbers-rendezvous-2026-korea/

07/26/2026

I found this Times article about adaptive tree climbing. A big shout out to Leo. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/07/travel/accessible-tree-climbing-oregon.html

07/26/2026

Here's a fall photo of the National Center for Forest Activities which is located on located on Geumseongsan Mountain in Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. This is location of our Rendezvous coming up in October. The event is scheduled for the 8-12th with a Pre-'Vous tour from the 5-8th & a Post -'Vous tour from the 12-14th. You can find more information about the event on our website. Here's a link. https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/international-tree-climbers-rendezvous-2026-korea/
If you are already planning on going. We have a WhatsApp group set up. Please let us know if you want to be added. You can contact us with any questions at [email protected]
We have some really wonderful speakers and presentations lined up! Hope to see you there!

07/24/2026

Here's a few pictures from some of the places we'll visit and sites we'll see on the Pre-'Vous Tour. If you join us,
You have two options.
Option 1: Arrive on October 4th, take a taxi to the hotel we booked for you, and stay the night. We will all meet in the hotel lobby on the 5th to head out together.
Option 2: Arrive in Korea early in the morning on October 5th, take a taxi (less than 15 minutes) from the airport to our meeting point at the hotel. We plan to gather in the hotel lobby at 9:30 AM to start the tour. (Note: We are planning to book a hotel within a 15-minute taxi ride from Incheon Airport. Once the number of participants is finalized, we will make the reservation and let you know the details.)
The hotels you'll be staying at during the pre- and post-events are fully equipped with bedding, towels, shampoo, and hair dryers. However, please note that the main event venue does not have these amenities. It would be a good idea to pack a light sports towel, travel-sized shampoo for 4 nights, and your personal toothbrush. If you run out of anything, you can easily buy it here in Korea.
There are no washers or dryers at the main event venue. However, one of the hotels during the pre-bus tour has laundry facilities. It's a paid service, but it will only cost a few dollars.
The cost for attending the Pre-'Vous is $670 for a single occupancy room and $595 for a double occupancy room if you'd like to share or if you bring a friend or partner.

If you would like to sign up. There are a couple options. You can contact us directly at [email protected] or you can follow the links on our website. https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/international-tree-climbers-rendezvous-2026-korea/

07/10/2026

Are you coming to the Rendezvous in October?! If so, why not get there early and hang out with some other climbers and travel around Korea on the Pre-'Vous Tour. Check it out!

07/03/2026

Registration is open! Take a look at the link below. https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/international-tree-climbers-rendezvous-2026-korea/

06/30/2026

Hey Y'all! Check out the location of our upcoming Rendezvous which is being held from October 8-12/ 2026. This is the site of one of our co-hosts. The National Center for Forest Activities (NCFA), in Naju, South Korea. All lodging, meals, climbing, training, workshops, presentations, and social gatherings will be at this beautiful location. Our other co-host, Seesaw has done a wonderful job planning this event, developing relationships and scouting out locations. Before and after the event, we are going to visit many sites to fully take in some of the unique places and experiences that South Korea has to offer. Check the link out. There a lot more information about the Rendezvous, and the Pre and Post 'Vous events located there. If you have questions you can email [email protected] https://www.gotreeclimbing.org/international-tree-climbers-rendezvous-2026-korea/

12/02/2025

If you're so inclined for Giving Tuesday or Colorado Gives Day (12/9), please consider donating to this fund which helps bring underserved youth up to Cal-wood for programs introducing them to arboriculture and careers in forestry. Thanks!

Funds will engage low-income, minority high school students in wildfire research at Cal-Wood!