Information Pertaining to Health & Safety Procedures
updated: December 13, 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. If you do not find answers below to your questions and concerns, please contact me directly.
Below you will find information on how we organize our check-in process and run our climbs. We utilize 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 health-related risks. Physical activity and experiences in Nature are very important for human health and well-being, especially in times of stress. Our tree climbing experience provides the energizing affects and benefits that are inherent with adventure activities, and we remain dedicated to reducing safety and health risks for climbers, spectators, and staff. Be sure to make time to get a daily dose of the outdoors and please consider joining us in the treetops soon! - 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, and bring with you. (All climbers need to provide a signed waiver for each climb they attend. Waivers are available onsite.)
GROUP SIZE:
- Our climb capacities are set according to operational capability and health guidelines.
- Public climbs (Rec, Open, Adult, etc.) capacities are typically 8-16 participants (varies according to location & staffing).
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 3 students. (Private & Company trainings are flexible)
- Private Climbs - capacity & event structure is coordinated to accommodate your group size & preferences.
CHECK IN:
- A reminder of CDC recommendations is posted at the participant entrance. (View the sign)
- 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.
REFUNDS: For Treetop Explorer climbs {Open, Open-Advanced, Adult, Girl Scout Adventure}, registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date if you notify us before your climb. With REC CLIMBS, refunds and transfers are subject to the host department's policy.
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- During public climb events, participants are able to maintain 3-6 feet distances or greater from other participants while inside the climbing area. (Open, Adult, Rec, etc.)
- When on the ground, participants are able to maintain 6ft or greater distance from others.
- Climbs during the school year, horizontal spacing of ropes is set approximately 6ft or greater. (April-May & Sept-Dec)
- Climbs during the summer, horizontal spacing of ropes may be 3ft or greater, with some ropes spaced 6ft. (June-August)
- While climbing on rope, vertical distancing can provide for increased distancing between climbers.
- Flagged climbing area extends to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
- Private Climb organizers can determine what distancing parameters you'd like us to provide.
- Please note that physical distancing CANNOT be maintained between participants and staff.
- Safety procedures require close encounters between staff and participants when:
- Getting climbers in and out of climbing gear
- Attaching climbers to rope and performing gear safety checks prior to ascent
- Providing guidance and instruction to climbers once clipped on rope
- Belaying climbers during descent
FACE MASKS:
- Wearing of proper nose/mouth coverings by participants is appreciated yet optional.
- Physical distance 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.
- Private Climb organizers can determine face mask requirements appropriate for your group/event.
SANITIZATION:
- Climber PPE is sanitized after each user.
- We have multiple sets of personal climbing gear and alternate sets between climb events.
- We have multiple sets of climbing ropes and alternate sets each day.
- Hand sanitizer and wipes are available for use during our climb events.
- Climbing gloves are available for use (climbers can bring their own - snug fitting gloves recommended).
- Our climb capacities are set according to operational capability and health guidelines.
- Public climbs (Rec, Open, Adult, etc.) capacities are typically 8-16 participants (varies according to location & staffing).
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 3 students. (Private & Company trainings are flexible)
- Private Climbs - capacity & event structure is coordinated to accommodate your group size & preferences.
CHECK IN:
- A reminder of CDC recommendations is posted at the participant entrance. (View the sign)
- 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.
REFUNDS: For Treetop Explorer climbs {Open, Open-Advanced, Adult, Girl Scout Adventure}, registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date if you notify us before your climb. With REC CLIMBS, refunds and transfers are subject to the host department's policy.
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- During public climb events, participants are able to maintain 3-6 feet distances or greater from other participants while inside the climbing area. (Open, Adult, Rec, etc.)
- When on the ground, participants are able to maintain 6ft or greater distance from others.
- Climbs during the school year, horizontal spacing of ropes is set approximately 6ft or greater. (April-May & Sept-Dec)
- Climbs during the summer, horizontal spacing of ropes may be 3ft or greater, with some ropes spaced 6ft. (June-August)
- While climbing on rope, vertical distancing can provide for increased distancing between climbers.
- Flagged climbing area extends to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
- Private Climb organizers can determine what distancing parameters you'd like us to provide.
- Please note that physical distancing CANNOT be maintained between participants and staff.
- Safety procedures require close encounters between staff and participants when:
- Getting climbers in and out of climbing gear
- Attaching climbers to rope and performing gear safety checks prior to ascent
- Providing guidance and instruction to climbers once clipped on rope
- Belaying climbers during descent
FACE MASKS:
- Wearing of proper nose/mouth coverings by participants is appreciated yet optional.
- Physical distance 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.
- Private Climb organizers can determine face mask requirements appropriate for your group/event.
SANITIZATION:
- Climber PPE is sanitized after each user.
- We have multiple sets of personal climbing gear and alternate sets between climb events.
- We have multiple sets of climbing ropes and alternate sets each day.
- Hand sanitizer and wipes are available for use during our climb events.
- Climbing gloves are available for use (climbers can bring their own - snug fitting gloves recommended).
Information Regarding Covid-19:
Things to know about the Covid-19 pandemic (CDC.gov website)
How to self-check for Covid-19 (CDC.gov website)
Information on face masks (CDC.gov website)
How to self-check for Covid-19 (CDC.gov website)
Information on face masks (CDC.gov website)
Additional Resources:
Treetop Explorer, LLC. - 620 Maple Avenue, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53186 - (262) 894-4949. - TreetopExplorerLLC@gmail.com
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