[The Climber – Photo by Melissa O’Rourke]
Kings Square will play host to the Atlantic Tree Climbing Championship today. Over 50 arborists will be in the city as part of their annual general meeting The winner of the Masters Challenge this afternoon will compete in the international competition to be held in Chicago next year. There are five events, including a work climb, an aerial rescue, footlocking and a speed climb and the throwball.
The event goes until 4:30pm this afternoon with the championship matches getting started at three o’clock. This is the first time in ten years Saint John has hosted the event.