Free Climbing! Watch this video to see how skilled raccoons are at finding foot holes to ascend vertical surfaces at ease! (No ropes required!) Customers often ask if they should cut back the trees around their house to prevent the raccoons from getting on the roof. The short answer is no, they are too skilled. Cutting back trees may help in certain situations but if the raccoon is determined to get on the roof, they will find alternative ways. Video taken by Gates Wildlife Technician Nick. | Ga