Good question BowHntrRick.
But let's clear up one misconception first. A ladder stand 'usually' stays attached to the tree until you're ready to abandon that location. The Climber stand would be the stand that is raised and lowered on every hunt. Some guys leave them hidden in the bush when not in the stand others take them back to their vehicles. Your judgement!

However putting up a ladder stand is easier with the help of a buddy. Assembly the completestand on the ground. Set the bottom of the stand, assuming the ground is level, close to the bottom of the tree. You can loosely secure the bottom of the ladder to the tree so as to keep the stand from moving away when the stand is beingraised towards the tree.The Ladder and seat then points perpendicularfrom the tree (on the ground).
Then lift the assembled stand, from the seat end (with a buddy) towards the tree.
At this stage you'll have to support the weight of the stand and it's raised towards the tree.
Once the top of the stand comes into contact with the tree, use the two ropes supplied and secure the stand to the tree at the highestlevel you can reachwhile still standing on firm ground.
The bottom of the ladder should be away from the bottom of the tree, but not too far, so as to cause the ladder to bow in the middle when assending the stand.
This is when it gets a little risky. You'll pretty much now have to climb the ladder step by step, with your buddy holding it against the tree along with the two ropes you've secured. Assuming you're wearing a full harness of course, as soon as you can get the safety rope around the tree and secured back into the D loop of your harness the better you'll be. From here you'll raise the rope going around the tree with both hands as you climb the ladder step by step.
Once at the top, secure your rope closer to the tree and get the ratchet strap around the tree and secure to the back of the seat on either side.
I always add an extra ratchet (not supplied with the stand) for added security and assurance. A chain that cannot be bitten by the critters is always best--as I've had webbings bitten in the past and that just isn't good! Period!
Be safe--have a friend with ya!