Fun, Fitness, Adventure

I think most people who sign up for our public climbs do so because it sounds and looks like a lot of fun. It is!

While the climbing technique we introduce you to is quick and easy to pick up, you still have to do the climbing yourself. In doing so you realize it does take some strength and can understand how climbing regularly could provide a fitness workout. Usually a general level of fitness is all that is needed.

Once your feet leave the ground, the adventure begins! For some, the feeling of adventure is simply the sensation of being suspended at height, whatever height you find challenging. For others, the adventure heightens as they approach the top of the rope or working through the challenge of finding balance as they stand on a branch.

The longer we spend on rope, on branches, and in the tree, our body and mind begin to relax. We are energized, yet find ourselves at peace.

Recreational tree climbing is a unique and engaging activity that can compliment your personal fitness, mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation practices!

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Natural Energy Source

Trees provide an essential energy source that helps us find balance in our lives and improve our well-being. Spending time in nature exposes you to this energy, thereby reducing feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety. (The Importance of Nature in our Lives, Psychology Today)
 
Climbing into trees and sitting in their branches provides a more intimiate connection and enhances these effects. (Comparison of the Physiological and Psychological Benefits of Tree and Tower Climbing ​- Dr. John Gathright (pdf))

Aligning yourself with this energy, your body will experience a reduction in blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension and stress hormones. In a calm and balanced state, you will find deeper engagement in your mind and the surrounding environment.

Revel in the energy of a majestic oak tree, breathing in oxygen directly from the source. Forest bathing or Shinrin-Yoku embraces the healing affects of the forest ecosystem. Tree-Time enables you to enjoy the rejuvenating affect of spending time embraced by the tree's branches. ​

Climb Big Trees

Tree climbing for most people means or meant climbing small trees with branches that could be used as foot & handholds. Climbing with us. you'll be climbing tall, mature trees. Trees that shade our houses and stand tall in the forest are probably not ones you ever thought about climbing given their hieght.

But these are the trees you get to climb with us! We offer facilitated climbs for the general public, where no expereince is neceessary and we provide all of the equipment and guidance.

Most of our facilitated climbs are appropriate for ages 7 to adult. We will show & work with you until you pick up the you the easy-to-learn technique. Once you have it down you'll be heading up to enjoy tree-time as you feel inclined.

Regardless if you decide to climb to the top, stay lower to the ground, or try swinging at height, ​the sense of security you feel in your harness and rope allows you to focus your mind on the experience and your time in the branches.

You will walk away having had a fun time, energized from your chosen level of adventure, and bursting with confidence and pride having been able to reach your goal!


* Recreational Tree Climbing is enjoyed around the world! If you are not able to climb with us here in Wisconsin, maybe you can find nother climbing outfitter to get you into the treetops: ​Map of GOTC Recognized Tree Climbing Facilitators & Instructors