though she had been rock climbing for about five years. She’s also a book editor, a mixed-media artist and, now, a “tree hugger for life.” Wawrzyniak estimated she fell some 200 feet into ...

But as she climbs to new heights almost daily, tree climbing has become both her occupation and her passion. “We’re kind of a different breed,” said Whittlesey, 39. “There’s not too many ...