Method and apparatus for climbing trees

Abstract

A climbing device having a main support member with a pair of ancillary support members connected to and extending outwardly at an angle from the main support member. The main support member has a brace at one end and a stop at the opposite end. A pair of cable supports are pivotally attached to the ancillary supports. The cable supports have slots that receive stops on a cable to releasably attach the cable to the climbing device.

1 . A tree climbing device, comprising:
 a main support member having a brace at one end and a stop at the opposite end; and   a pair of ancillary supports connected to and extending outwardly from the main support.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising an angled flange extending upwardly from the main support toward the brace. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the ancillary supports extend upwardly from the main support toward the brace. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a pair of cable supports pivotally connected to the ancillary supports. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the ancillary supports are connected to the main support by an extension. 
   
   
       6 . A method of climbing a tree, comprising the steps of: attaching a platform to a tree;
 attaching a climbing device having a main support member with a pair of ancillary support members to a tree;   connecting a strap hung over the main support member to a harness worn by a user;   placing a load on the climbing device;   releasing and repositioning the platform;   placing a load on the platform; and   releasing and repositioning the climbing device.