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Scaling timber: Arborists participate in the Utah Tree Climbing Competition in Payson
Professional arborists pressed pause on their work days Friday to determine the top tree climber of them all. Forty-seven tree caretakers from across the state and beyond convened at Payson's Memorial Park for the 33rd annual Utah Tree Climbing Competition, hosted by the Utah Community Forest Council. They tried their hand (and feet) at five separate timed competitions that tested their abilities and physical strength. "The whole idea is to let them have a weekend where they can just enjoy themselves and show off their skills," said Scott Bunker, treasurer of the Utah Community ...
