STIHL TIMBERSPORTS News, Information, Standings, Photos, Videos, Blogs - Outdoors

Collegiate Series

Photos from college events held across the country
Best of 2009

The best photos from STIHL TIMBERSPORTS in 2009 (Honorable mention photos)
2009 US Championship

The best in the world, doing what they do best

Springboard

Chopping and climbing, this discipline requires equal amounts strength and agility
Stock Saw

Competitors race a MS 660 STIHL Magnum through 16 inches of white pine
Underhand Chop

The competitor stands with feet apart on a 12- to 14-inch log and chops down
Single Buck

One cut through 19 inches of white pine using a single man cross-cut saw
Standing Block Chop

Competitors chop from both sides of a vertical, 12- to 14-inch white pine log
Hot Saw

Competitors use a customized chain saw with a modified engine
Boom Run

This discipline mimics the skills necessary when moving lumber down river
Speed Climb

Competitors race to the top of a 60-foot pole and return to a padded crash pad

Competitors:

"I'd like to see Stephen Colbert give any STS discipline a try."

Tommy Sanders

A look back at the beginning as STIHL TIMBERSPORTS celebrates its 25th year.
Full of fight

Shana Martin: "Huntington's is the most horrendous thing that can happen to a family."

ESPN TIMBERSPORTS