I started climbing trees at 19 years old, and quickly learned that strength, skill, and grit aren’t enough — what you eat and drink can make or break your day.

Fuel the Climb is the guide I wish I had back then.
It combines my real-world experience as a tree climber with my professional expertise as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Inside, you’ll find practical, field-tested strategies to help you:

• Stay hydrated and alert during long, hot days.

• Fuel up before a climb without feeling weighed down.

• Recover faster with the right post-work meals.

• Find safer, more effective alternatives to energy drinks.

Whether you’re up in the canopy or working the ground crew, the way you fuel your body can mean the difference between powering through and hitting the wall.