Michael Garnier, WTZC host, talks about the pros and cons of various tree attachment bolts.
The 2012 World Treehouse and Zipline Conference was hosted in early October by Michael Garnier at the Out ‘n About Treehouse resort in Cave Junction, OR. It was educational and fun! One great idea, suggested by Kevin Mooney, was to form an International Treehouse Association. A group of about 30 participants met to discuss it and form committees to get things started. Jake Jacobs of Treehouse ARTZ, lead the discussion on the formation of the association. Pete Nelson, Nelson Treehouse and Supply, added some great ideas based on his vast experience. Dan Wright, Treetop builders, volunteered to lead the web and communication committee. The other members of the committee are John Shulters, Ascension Studios (be sure to check John’s website for some cool virtual 3D treehouse images), Oley Crocker, Out ‘n About, and Mike Shulters, Treehouse Nation. Thanks to Jake and Michael and everyone else who helped pull the conference together!
Conference Photo Gallery
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- Wespur provided expertise and climbing equipment
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- Michael Garnier, WTZC host, talks about the pros and cons of various tree attachment bolts.
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- TABS or artificial limbs used to support treehouses
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- Michael Garnier and Bill Taha demonstrate one type of treehouse support brace
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- Michael Garnier installs a new steel beam under a 20 year old treehouse
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- Sam Johnson describes the many types of rope available on the market
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- The proper method for installing a treehouse anchor bolt (TAB)
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- Group discussion on treehouse supports and upgrades
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- Discussing treehouse support techniques
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- John Shulters presenting several digital treehouse design techniques using iPad apps and other programs.
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- Jake Jacobs presenting on the finer artz of tree climbing and rigging
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- John Shulters explains treehouse modeling techniques
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- Pete Nelson and Roderick Romero discuss alternative approaches to treehouse design.
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- Dan Wright, Treetop Builders, giving his presentation on how to properly build in trees