Adjustable climbing stand

A climbing apparatus comprising:

• (a) a mast comprising a plurality of detachable elongated mast segments operable to vertically stack one after another, wherein each mast segment includes a stand-off to abut against a climbing object and form a space for receiving a strap to secure the mast to the climbing object;
• (b) a platform assembly comprising (i) a platform operable for standing, (ii) a seat spaced apart from the platform, and (iii) a frame connecting the seat to the platform;
• (c) an upper trolley operable for independent mobility up and down along the mast, the upper trolley having a first brake mechanism connected to a handle operable to actuate movement of the trolley;
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• (d) a lower trolley operable for independent mobility up and down along the mast relative to the upper trolley, the lower trolley having a second brake mechanism and connected to the frame of the platform assembly, the lower trolley operable for independent mobility up and down along the mast.