Meet Our Tree Climbing Adventure Guides![]() Having climbed trees for much of my childhood, I was in awe the day I first saw people climbing into tall trees I never could have imagined being able to climb. I climbed into my first tall tree as a professional in 1995. It was a large, majestic white oak and I still have vivid memories of the experience.
As rewarding as working as a climbing arborist was, climbing outside of work is where I found deeper connection. Climbing mature trees provides peace and rejuvenation unlike any of my other outdoor pursuits. While I had taken friends and family up to enjoy this unique experience for many years, I did not "discover" recreational tree climbing until relatively recently. Realizing people outside of my circle of friends were also hungry for the exhilaration of the tree climbing experience, a new path was revealed in my journey through life and career. The drive to provide outdoor experiences that have positive impacts on individual's health & well-being materialized with the creation of Treetop Explorer. Having hosted thousands of climbers since then, it is inspiring to see how each person's experience is as unique as the individual. Outside of my time playing in the trees, I continue to provide consulting, educational lessons, and diagnostic support to professional tree and landscape maintenance contractors. Spending time outdoors plays an integral role in my daily life, even outside of work. I enjoy a variety of experiences that get me around trees and forests; like hiking, forest bathing, camping, paddling, and exploring National Parks & Forests. I also enjoy fitness walking, half marathons, and gardening. - RTC Master Instructor - Global Organization of Tree Climbers - TCIA Qualified Instructor - TCIA Tree Care Academy Academy Certifications: Aerial Rescue, Tree Climber Specialist, SRT Climber, Tree Care Specialist, Plant Health Care Technician - RTC Lead Facilitator & Master Instructor - Global Organization of Tree Climbers - Certified Forest Bathing Guide & Certified Nature Connection Specialist - Forest Therapy Hub - Consulting Arborist & Trainer - Tree Health Specialists - Board Certified Master Arborist #MW-0433B - International Society of Arboriculture - Certified TreeCare Safety Professional #2345 - Tree Care Industry Association - graduate: Davey Institute of Tree Sciences (Highest academic achiever, Class of 1997) member: - Global Organization of Tree Climbers (GOTC) - Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) - Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals (SORP) - Wisconsin Arborist Association (WAA) - Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) - International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Jennifer - tree climbing facilitator
![]() My first ascent into the trees was in a beautiful white oak in Indiana almost 20 years ago. Sitting on top of a ridge, the view from high in the canopy stretched out for miles across rolling wooded hills.
Little did I know the course our lives would take to bring us to today. With the desire to create a better work-life balance, Curt and I are fortunate to be able to actively pursue our dreams; one of which being to create a lifestyle that keeps us active and outdoors. While pursuing our respective careers, we also worked hard at our previous business to provide a comfortable and engaging atmosphere in our Irish pub. The enjoyment and pleasure of providing a quality customer experience is addictive. With the reward of achieving many milestones and successes with that business, soon after selling it we found ourselves at a point where we were once again ready to take a turn and head down the unpaved path. Treetop Explorer materialized from pairing our love of the outdoors and the desire to provide a unique and rewarding experience. Climbing trees can be energizing and therapeutic, which is very much welcomed at the end of a hectic work week. It also fits right in with my other interests of yoga, hiking, reading, camping, traveling, and finding new ways to relax outdoors. As I continue the pursuit of my personal career, it is a pleasure to be able to host climbers at as many of our climbing events that my schedule allows. - RTC Lead Facilitator - Global Organization of Tree Climbers Connor - tree climbing facilitator
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