Climb Trees with Treetop Explorer
Exhilarating - Builds Self-Confidence - Reduces Stress - Great Exercise - Fun!

"What a great program!  I appreciate the opportunity to provide an experience for my kids that help them build self-confidence."
- John R.

"Every time we pass this park he will be pointing out that he climbed this tree."
- Debra Z.

"My daughter absolutely loved the tree climbing class.  She said that branch she laid on is one of her favorite spots in town!"
- Jenny H.
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"They ALL LOVED it! It is definitely something they will remember for the rest of their lives."
- Michael A.

Climb With Us

Register for an upcoming climb!

​​- Ages 7 & older
- No experience necessary

Register directly through host Rec. Dept.

Join the Club

Ready to pursue tree climbing as a recreational hobby?

Our climbing club allows you to work on your climbing skills and learn more about tree & the joy of recreational tree climbing!

Climb Trees on Your Own!​​​

Climbing trees on your own enables you to enjoy tree-time at will. 

Freedom feels like a saddle over one shoulder and rope over the other, hiking through the woods in search of the perfect climbing tree.

What is RTC?​​

​Recreational Tree Climbing (RTC) is a unique way to experience trees and enjoy nature. 

FAQs about this exciting experience...
What type of adventure is right for you?

The adventurous may strive to climb to the top or
hang upside down like a bat.
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The explorer might prefer to stand on branches and
inspect the leaves and look for insects.
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The reflective may simply wish to sit on a branch and
feel the tree move with the breeze.
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Everyone builds self-confidence, connects with nature, and
enjoys a bird's-eye view.

Our Rec Climbs are a great place to start!

Treetop Explorer, LLC Brings Recreational Tree Climbing to Waukesha, Wisconsin

When you climb into a tree, time and perspective change.  Your state of mind is altered.  You are energized yet at peace.  You reach new heights, both literally and figuratively.  As time passes, there are measurable decreases in anxiety, anger, and depression levels.  Stress decreases.  Positive emotions increase.

As children, your sense of adventure probably took you into the woods and up trees in search of adventure, discovery, physical challenge, and often times, simply to escape to a quiet place.  Many of us loved climbing trees, but somewhere along the way, we stopped. 

You may have continued to go to the forest to hike, camp alongside a creek, or string a hammock between 2 trees.  As rewarding as these experiences are, getting off the ground and into the crown of a tree, you will rediscover the energy and positive outlook you had as a kid.  You are likely to discover a deeper understanding of who you have become.

​Treetop Explorer, LLC provides the recreational tree climbing experience in southeast Wisconsin.  We are based out of Waukesha, yet we bring the tree climbing experience to you.  Many of our events are hosted through municipal park and recreation or after-school camp programs in the Milwaukee, Waukesha, Madison and Fox Valley areas.
 
All of our public climbs (Rec Climbs) are posted on our calendar page. In addition, many clients choose to schedule personal climb events: birthday parties, Scout troops, team building, staff retreats, ladies weekends, adventure education programs, environmental and experiential education, homeschoolers, thrill-seekers who prefer a more controlled environment than zip-lining or rock climbing, tree huggers, nature lovers and those who want an exciting way to spend time with family.

We provide all of the gear needed to climb trees safely.  We give you easy-to-follow instruction to get you climbing immediately, meaning you do not need prior experience or knowledge.  We believe in ‘leave no trace’, therefore our professional arboricultural knowledge and skills keep the trees safe so they can flourish and continue to provide the benefits essential to a healthy society.  We have a ‘challenge by choice’ philosophy, therefore we encourage and support each climber with their individual and personal goals. 

Once you are in your harness and clipped on rope, you are free to ascend at your own pace and move about the tree as you feel comfortable with.  You can swing, hang upside down, sit and enjoy the view, climb to the top of your rope and sit amongst the leaves, sit or stand on a limb, read a book, meditate, chat with a friend, study the tree, connect with nature, escape from the hustle and bustle...and simply breathe fresh air in the shade of the tree.
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Our website provides a lot of information and answers to many questions.  My phone number and email address are listed as well, should you have more questions or if you are ready to start planning your treetop adventure!
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