Information Pertaining to Covid-19
updated: Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Review the information below to understand what to expect and how to come prepared for your climb.
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Even though recreational tree climbing is an outdoor experience, participation can still expose climbers to risk (such as health risks related to Covid-19). Given the nature of the experience we offer and many unknowns regarding associated risks, we respect and appreciate that each person's tolerance for risk varies.
Below you will find information on how we organize our check-in process and run our climbs. We are utilizing the information in the WEDC Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation activities and recommendations from the medical community and local authorities to help guide us in reducing the risks associated with Covid-19. We continue to monitor the recommendations presented by public officials and equipment manufacturers regarding distancing & sanitization. We remain dedicated to reducing safety and health risks for climbers, spectators, and staff during our recreational tree climbing activities. Physical activity and experiences in Nature are very important for human health and weii-being, especially in times of stress. Our tree climbing experiences provide the energizing affects and benefits that are inherent with adventure activities! Be sure to make time to get a daily dose of the outdoors and please consider joining us in the treetops this summer! - Curt |
Some of the steps we take to reduce risk:
Details regarding all climb events are emailed to the address you provide at registration.
- The pre-climb email will be sent in the days prior to your scheduled climb event, and will contain directions to the climbing tree and recommendations for participants.
- The waiver will be included with the email so you can print/sign/bring with you for a touch-less check-in. (All climbers need to provide a signed waiver for each climb they attend)
GROUP SIZE:
- At this time our climb capacities are reduced according to operational capability and health guidelines..
- Rec & Treetop climb capacities are typically 6-10 participants (varies according to location & staffing).
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 3 students. (Private & Company trainings are flexible)
- Private Climbs - capacity is variable & event structure will be coordinated to accommodate your group's guidelines. (e.g. Girl Scouts require 6' spacing and face masks, yet a family booking a climb for a weekend adventure may not need to be spaced or masked.)
CHECK IN:
- Review the sign that is posted at the participant entrance.
- We collect the waiver and suit-up each climber as they arrive.
- Only climbers are allowed inside the flagged climbing area.
- Registrants who are feeling ill should refrain from attending; particularly if they have experienced or have been in contact with a person who has exhibited symptoms of Covid-19 in the past 14 days shall refrain from attending. (For Treetop Explorer climbs {Open, Adult, Club, Girl Scout Adventure}, registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date. With REC CLIMBS, refunds and transfers are subject to the host department's policy.) HOW TO SELF-CHECK FOR COVID-19 (CDC)
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- Participants are spaced approximately 6 feet apart from other participants while inside the climbing area.
- Participants have assigned spots to stand at while awaiting a turn on rope. (approximately 6 feet apart)
- Climbing ropes are spaced approximately 6 feet apart.
- Flagged climbing area extends to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
FACE MASKS:
- Wearing of proper nose/mouth coverings by participants is appreciated (yet optional), especially for use when physical distancing cannot be maintained between a participant and tree climbing facilitator.
- Recommended physical distances cannot be maintained between the facilitator and the climber during suit-up or at the beginning and end of each climb/ascent due to required safety checks and procedures.
- Disposable nose/mouth coverings will be available.
- Treetop Explorer Staff will wear proper nose/mouth covering.
SANITIZATION:
- Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available for use within the climbing area.
- Climbing gloves will be available for use (or climbers can bring their own - snug fitting gloves recommended).
- Climber PPE (helmets, saddles, carabiners, gloves, glasses) are sanitized after each user.
- We have 2 sets of personal climbing gear & alternate the sets with each climb event.
- We have multiple sets of climbing ropes. Each set is placed out-of-use at the end of the day; remaining out-of-use for 24 hours to allow for sanitization.
- At this time our climb capacities are reduced according to operational capability and health guidelines..
- Rec & Treetop climb capacities are typically 6-10 participants (varies according to location & staffing).
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 3 students. (Private & Company trainings are flexible)
- Private Climbs - capacity is variable & event structure will be coordinated to accommodate your group's guidelines. (e.g. Girl Scouts require 6' spacing and face masks, yet a family booking a climb for a weekend adventure may not need to be spaced or masked.)
CHECK IN:
- Review the sign that is posted at the participant entrance.
- We collect the waiver and suit-up each climber as they arrive.
- Only climbers are allowed inside the flagged climbing area.
- Registrants who are feeling ill should refrain from attending; particularly if they have experienced or have been in contact with a person who has exhibited symptoms of Covid-19 in the past 14 days shall refrain from attending. (For Treetop Explorer climbs {Open, Adult, Club, Girl Scout Adventure}, registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date. With REC CLIMBS, refunds and transfers are subject to the host department's policy.) HOW TO SELF-CHECK FOR COVID-19 (CDC)
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- Participants are spaced approximately 6 feet apart from other participants while inside the climbing area.
- Participants have assigned spots to stand at while awaiting a turn on rope. (approximately 6 feet apart)
- Climbing ropes are spaced approximately 6 feet apart.
- Flagged climbing area extends to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
FACE MASKS:
- Wearing of proper nose/mouth coverings by participants is appreciated (yet optional), especially for use when physical distancing cannot be maintained between a participant and tree climbing facilitator.
- Recommended physical distances cannot be maintained between the facilitator and the climber during suit-up or at the beginning and end of each climb/ascent due to required safety checks and procedures.
- Disposable nose/mouth coverings will be available.
- Treetop Explorer Staff will wear proper nose/mouth covering.
SANITIZATION:
- Hand sanitizer and wipes will be available for use within the climbing area.
- Climbing gloves will be available for use (or climbers can bring their own - snug fitting gloves recommended).
- Climber PPE (helmets, saddles, carabiners, gloves, glasses) are sanitized after each user.
- We have 2 sets of personal climbing gear & alternate the sets with each climb event.
- We have multiple sets of climbing ropes. Each set is placed out-of-use at the end of the day; remaining out-of-use for 24 hours to allow for sanitization.
Information Regarding Covid-19:
What You Should Know About Covid-19 To Protect Yourself And Others (CDC.gov factsheet pdf)
Information on face masks (CDC.gov)
Information on face masks (CDC.gov)
Additional Resources:
Treetop Explorer, LLC. - PO Box 2001, Waukesha, WI 53187 - (262) 894-4949. - TreetopExplorerLLC@gmail.com
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