I sure didnt mean to stir anything up here. Ya, I climbed tress as a kid and when I fell it didnt seem to hurt so bad then. I have to agree, age does have something to do with it. Plus I dont heal as fast now and the doctor now bills me not my loving parents. Heck, maybe it isnt the height that I fear......It could be the fall or the chance of one. Anyway, if being in a tree doesnt bother you at all, hey more power to you. I am ok with my fears and I deal with them one at a time.