Swinging Through the Branches

Climbers to compete in 3-day Treeapalooza

  • Climber David Loats snaps a selfie while testing the equipment in preparation for Treeapalooza, a three-day event that took a week to set up on property off of West State Road 20.
    Climber David Loats snaps a selfie while testing the equipment in preparation for Treeapalooza, a three-day event that took a week to set up on property off of West State Road 20.
  • Jeb Teuton, pictured above, owner of Above & Beyond Tree Service in Palatka, has spent the past week with collaborator Nick Markley setting up his property for the event.
    Jeb Teuton, pictured above, owner of Above & Beyond Tree Service in Palatka, has spent the past week with collaborator Nick Markley setting up his property for the event.
  • Aspen Bartels flashes a hang loose signal while testing climbing equipment for Treeapalooza.
    Aspen Bartels flashes a hang loose signal while testing climbing equipment for Treeapalooza.
  • David Loats helps set up and test a master tree-climbing obstacle course in a field off West State Road 20.
    David Loats helps set up and test a master tree-climbing obstacle course in a field off West State Road 20.
  • Nick Markley is one of the event organizers for Treeapalooza, a three-day event that took a week to set up on property off of West State Road 20.
    Nick Markley is one of the event organizers for Treeapalooza, a three-day event that took a week to set up on property off of West State Road 20.
By Casmira Harrison Palatka Daily News charrison@palatkadailynews.com   PALATKA – Sprinkles of rain fell on Jeb Teuton’s shirt as he surveyed his property off West State Road 20 Wednesday night…

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