Ascending the Giants is an ongoing series of expeditions lead by two arborists, Brian French and Will Koomjian, to measure the largest tree of each species. These trees demonstrate the pinnacle of what a species can be; they are called champion trees.


With the support of photographer Sean O'Connor and  videographer John Waller the team is able to capture some of the first and only footage inside the canopies of these remarkable trees. Ascending the Giants plans to showcase these specimens to increase knowledge of their existence and their ecological importance.











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On March 23rd, climbers Brian French and Will Koomjian left the ground in a first-of-its-kind attempt to traverse an entire oak forest unsupported and without touching the ground. Five days and four nights later, they rappelled out of the final tree of the grove. Having traveled nearly a kilometer hauling all food, water and canopy camping gear, not to mention crossing gaps of up to 100 ft across and dealing with predictably miserable Oregon weather, the feeling of accomplishment was palpable.  

2011 Treverse Showings

Mountainfilm, screening in NYC at the Lincoln Center Oct 22  
http://www.mountainfilm.org/node/2222


Banff Mountain Film Festival, screening in Banff on Oct 30  http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainfestival/


NW Filmmakers Festival, screening in Portland OR on Nov 12
http://www.nwfilm.org/festivals/nwfest/

Adventure Film Festival, screens in Boulder, CO Nov 3-5  
http://www.adventurefilm.org/index.aspx


Dijon Adventure Film Festival, screens in Dijon, France Nov 3
http://aventure.la-guilde.org/spip.php?article1440?=en



Thanks so much to everyone who donated to our Kickstarter page, as well as our amazing corporate sponsors. We couldn't have done it without your support!


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Oregon Champion Tree Registry


Under the Oregon Champion Tree Registry, a tree is defined by the following and can be nominated:

-A native or non-invasive naturalized  plant

-One erect perennial stem or trunk at  least 3 inches in diameter at 4.5 feet  above the ground

-A more or less definitely formed  crown of foliage

-A height of at least 13 feet


  • Download the nomination form here.

 



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