The Tree Climbers Rendezvous is an international conference that traces its origins back to 1999. During several informal recreational tree climber gatherings, the idea of a yearly event took root to showcase sustainable tree climbing to:
– wilderness adventurers
– canopy researchers
– land-management/recreation leaders
– recreational therapists
– experiential educators
– environmentalists
– conservationists
– recreational tree climbers
The conference grew through the years and the hosting has been shared by many experienced tree climbers from different geographical regions. On some occasions, due to a location’s popularity, we have returned to a previous venue.
Designed to improve climbing skills and wilderness ethics, the conference also gives tree lover enthusiasts from around the world the opportunity to meet with outdoor professionals interested in tree climbing. After the creation of the Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC), this international annual conference has served as the meeting place for GOTC’s annual organization meetings and yearly election nominations.
A timeline of this unique gathering of tree climbers includes the following locations:
| Year | Event # | Tree Climbers Rendezvous Venue | Location |
| 2022 | 21 | TBA | TBA |
| 2021 | 20 | Big Canopy Campout & GOTC | Local Events & The (Virtual) Cloud |
| 2020 | 19 | Worldwide – Virtual Vous | The (Virtual) Cloud |
| 2019 | 18 | Redwood River Resort | Leggett, CA |
| 2018 | 17 | Savegre Nature Preserve | San Jose, Costa Rica |
| 2017 | 16 | Cal-Wood Center* | Jamestown, CO |
| 2016 | 15 | Charlie Elliot Wildlife Center | Mansfield, GA |
| 2015 | 14 | Warm Beach Church Camp | Seattle, WA |
| 2014 | 13 | Shaw Nature Reserve | Saint Louis, MO |
| 2013 | 12 | Simpsonwood Center* | Norcross, GA |
| 2012 | 11 | Mount Herman Center | Mount Herman, CA |
| 2011 | 10 | Marywood Church Camp | Jacksonville, FL |
| 2010 | 9 | Beechridge Center | Covington, KY |
| 2009 | 8 | Tanglewood Park | Clemmons, NC |
| 2008 | 7 | Simpsonwood Center | Norcross, GA |
| 2007 | 6 | Cal-Wood Center | Jamestown, CO |
| 2006 | 5 | Gray Conference Center | Canton, MS |
| 2005 | 4 | Oregon Caves | Cave Junction, OR |
| 2004 | 3 | Camp Fontanelle | Freemont, NE |
| 2003 | 2 | Winfield Scott State Park | Suches, GA |
| 1999 | 1 | Joyce Kilmer Forest | Robinsville, N.C. |
*Repeat Locations