Jan Olav has always been an all-rounder in the sport, but tree-climbing may hav been a personal favourite. He tried climbing spurs for the first time in Canada in 1989 and progressed to become the fastest climber in the family. His fastes measured time was made in Sweeden (15,7 sec. 60 feet up an down).

With time, the fascination for the axe principles grew.

Today he is passionate on many levels to preserve the ancient knowledge concerning our symbiosis with the forests.

His best results from Canada is: 

• Canadian champion in Intermediate speed climbing PNE ­97
  
  
• Winner of Intermediate speed climbing Squamish days ­97
  
  
• 1 win Novice Choker race  Squamish ­97
  
  
• 1 win  Novice double hand bucking PNE-97
  
  
• European record holder speed climbing  60 feet up and down 15,7sek.  (Skara -99)