If you do it safely, climbing trees with no branches can be fun.The front-foot technique and the frog technique can be used.The front-foot technique is the best for skinny trees.For trees that are a little wider, the frog technique can be used.You can get hurt if you climb any tree, branches or not.
Step 1: You can see the tree from all sides.
Before you start climbing, make sure you inspect the tree for any safety dangers, like knots, rotting spots, and holes.Don't go to the tree if it looks damaged.The technique works best on skinny trees that you can grasp with both hands, like coconut trees, so take a closer look at the size.You should be able to place your hands close to each other, almost like you're giving a hug, with plenty of room to lift your foot and place it on the front side of the trunk.It's hard to get a good grip on trees with smooth bark.
Step 2: You should remove your shoes and socks.
You will have more control over your movements if you put your bare feet on the tree.flip-flops can become a safety hazard as you climb, so don't wear them.It's not necessary to wear athletic clothing if you want to move around freely.
Step 3: The backside of the tree is where you should put your hands.
The tree isn't skinny enough to use this technique if you cannot easily do it.Press your palms into the bark when you place one hand above the other on the opposite side of the trunk.With your arms extended, hold the tree with your palms.It will feel like you're going to dance with the tree.Don't put your hands on one another or on the sides of the tree.
Step 4: In front of you, place your dominant foot against the trunk.
Use your grasp on the tree to keep you upright.Press the sole of your foot against the trunk.Your knee should be bent.You only have 1 foot on the ground, so use your grip on your backside to balance yourself.
Step 5: Pull your foot off the ground and onto the tree using your arms.
Pull your body up and toward the tree with your arms.Pull until your non-dominant foot leaves the ground.Keep leaning back!Place your non-dominant foot against the tree.You should use your arms to support your weight as you hang from them.Balance yourself by using your feet.Keep your knees bent.
Step 6: Walk up the tree trunk.
Put pressure on the tree with the balls of your feet by setting your second foot above the first.Take 1-2 steps up the trunk if you put one foot in front of the other.Stay back, hang from your arms, and put all of the pressure on your feet.
Step 7: Take one hand and grab the trunk.
The trunk can be grabbed right above the first hand if you use the opposite hand.If you let go with one hand, keep putting pressure on your feet.
Step 8: You have to move up the tree by alternating your feet and hands.
If you want to counterbalance your hands and feet as you climb, crouch up the trunk a little bit at a time.Try to keep your hands and feet close to each other.Don't pull yourself too far up without taking a few small steps to close the distance.
Step 9: Proceed slowly and with caution.
Climb down the tree in the same way you came up, placing one foot below the other and then moving your hands down a few paces to close the distance.Carefully place each foot on the tree.As you descend, keep the counterbalance between your arms and feet.When descending, it's important to keep the pressure on the balls of your feet, as going down will be more awkward for your body.
Step 10: Take a close look at the tree.
You'll need to climb around knots, rotting spots, insect damage, and holes if you want to be safe.You can get your arms around steep vertical trees with this technique.
Step 11: You should put your hands on the sides of the tree.
Remove your shoes and socks.Put your arms around the tree and hold it with your palms and fingers.Take a deep breath and let the weight of your body hang on your arms.
Step 12: Place the soles of your feet on either side of the tree.
While keeping a good grasp on the tree, bend your knees slightly and jump high enough to get your legs up to grasp it with the soles of your feet.The front-foot technique requires your feet to be horizontal, rather than vertical.Put your hands in place.You should support your body weight with your legs and arms.The technique gets its name from the fact that when you're in this crouched position with knees and arms bent, you look like a frog.
Step 13: Pull the trunk with your feet and push yourself up.
Extending your legs as if you were standing up is a good way to do it.Keep your hips and chest close to the tree, and move your hands up the trunk, one at a time.As you let go of the other hand, keep your grip on the tree.
Step 14: Pull up with your arms and slide up the trunk.
Pull your body up and push it off the trunk with your feet.Bring your knees up while holding the tree with your hands as soon as you extend your legs.You will look like a frog jumping.You can squeeze the trunk as you support yourself by grasping the tree with your feet.When you pull and hop, your feet should stay close to the tree and your hands, arms, and chest should work together.You may want to take a break and relax before your next hop.
Step 15: Continue these movements until you reach the top of the tree.
Bring your legs up to the tree's trunk when you are back in the crouching position.Hold the trunk with your hands.Pull and hop.Take your time and focus on each movement as you climb the tree.
Step 16: Slowly, one hand at a time, descend the tree.
As if you were climbing down a ladder, lower your hands one by one.As you descend, slide your feet down the bark and never lose contact with the trunk.The bottoms of your feet are going to get roughed up as you do this, unless you have really tough soles.When you are high up in the tree, you should make your descent in slow, sequential movements.