Jeff, I have done this before for the same reasons as you. To get up high to glass several different fields. I was in a stand that i most likely wouldnt have deer coming by too close so it was fine. I wouldnt go close to the area you plan hunting, but i think that if you are going to stay back and just glass it would definately be a good idea...

Kill two birds with one stone, learning about your new climber and scouting at the same time!