2020 Climbing Club Monthly Experiences
Club climbs are designed for those people who are ready to take their climbing experience to a level beyond what they can reach in our Rec and Open Climbs. Club members are able to spend tree-time the way they want: swinging, reading, working on skills, socializing, or just hanging out on rope.
Limited capacity: We will have at least a 1:1 rope to climber ratio, meaning no lines to get on rope!
Learn more: We will offer a dedicated experience/lesson each month (see below) to introduce climbers to different aspects of recreational tree climbing. Climbers will have the opportunity to try new gear and techniques, and climb alongside a tree climbing adventure guide.
Limited capacity: We will have at least a 1:1 rope to climber ratio, meaning no lines to get on rope!
Learn more: We will offer a dedicated experience/lesson each month (see below) to introduce climbers to different aspects of recreational tree climbing. Climbers will have the opportunity to try new gear and techniques, and climb alongside a tree climbing adventure guide.
APRILRetzer Nature Center
April 19th White oaks |
CANCELLED due to Covid-19 health concern for gatherings of 10 people+
Topics: Understanding Climbing Equipment & Climbing System / Climbing a new tree! The Experience: This is the first time recreational tree climbing will be allowed at Retzer Nature Center! Be among the first people to climb into this pair of white oaks which are tucked in the middle of a stand of pines. Climbers will be introduced to the climbing equipment: including the saddle, helmet and climbing system. Learn why this climbing system is the system we use and its characteristics. |
NOVEMBERFox River Parkway north park
November 15th Bur oak |
Topics: First Humans to Climb this Tree!
The Experience: Have you ever wondered what it would it feel like to have been one of the explorers to first discover a new place? Whether you've realized it or not, treetop explorers are able to enter such locations thanks to rope and saddle. Many tall trees may have long since lost their lower branches which means that the tree as it exists today was able to grow many new branches and develop an entirely new crown that did not exist years ago. After first meeting this tree 6 years ago, I have finally gained permission to climb it and have decided to wait to climb it until we go together! The tree stands off the beaten path & given the surrounding wetlands and Fox River flowing past, I can't wait to see what the view is like from the top, |