Information Pertaining to Covid-19
AT THIS TIME:
Climbs are being offered with limited capacities.
Visit our calendar for the current schedule of climbs.
Climbs are being offered with limited capacities.
Visit our calendar for the current schedule of climbs.
Review the information below to understand what to expect and how to come prepared for this season's climbs.
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We understand the need for physical activity and experiences in nature, especially in times of stress. If you are not able to join us for a climb at this time, we hope you can make time to get a daily dose of the outdoors.
Even though recreational tree climbing is an outdoor experience, participation can still expose climbers to Covid-19 health risks. Given the nature of the experience we offer and many unknowns regarding health risks, we respect and appreciate that each person's tolerance for risk varies. Below you will find information on how we operate to help you determine if our events are right for you. Treetop Explorer and our municipal partners who host our Rec Climbs are working with registrants who wish to reschedule or refund registration fees for our 2020 events. We are utilizing the information in the WEDC Guidelines for Outdoor Recreation and the WI-DHS Badger Bounce Back plan to help guide us in reducing the associated risks. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me directly. We will continue to monitor the recommendations presented by public health professionals and equipment manufacturers regarding distancing & sanitization. We remain dedicated to reducing the associated safety and health risks for climbers, spectators and staff during our recreational tree climbing activities. Those of you who have climbed with us in the past may notice slight changes in the way a climb event looks. However, the climbing experience still provides energizing affects and benefits that are inherent with adventure activities like recreational tree climbing! When the time is right, we look forward to having you join us in the treetops! Curt |
Some of the steps we are taking 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 the details regarding your climb, and recommendations & expectations for participants. - The waiver which each climber will need to submit for every climb will be included with the email so you can print/sign/bring with you for a touch-less check-in. |
Take a tour of our climbing area and review how we run our climbing events. (5:07)
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GROUP SIZE:
- Climb capacities will be adjusted according to health guidelines and internal operation capability.
- All Rec & Treetop climb capacities have been reduced. (i.e. 10 or fewer participants)
- Private Climbs - capacity is variable & event structure will coordinate with respect to guidelines.
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 1-3 students.
CHECK IN:
- Review the sign that is posted at the participant entrance.
- Climbers are checked-in and suited-up one at a time.
- Only climbers are allowed inside the flagged climbing area.
- Registrants who are currently experiencing, 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. Registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date. HOW TO SELF-CHECK FOR COVID-19 (CDC)
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- Flagged climbing area will be extended to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
- Participants will have assigned spots to stand at while awaiting a turn on rope, being spaced at least 6' apart.
- Climbing ropes will be spaced approximately 6 feet apart.
FACE MASKS:
- ALL Climbers/Participants & Staff will wear an approved nose/mouth covering when 6' distance cannot be achieved; or according to local ordinance should nose/mouth covering be required at all times.
- 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.
- Nose/mouth coverings will be available; however, we recommend you bring your own to ensure proper sizing.
- Nose/mouth coverings cannot have holes, openings or vents.
SANITIZATION:
- Hand sanitizer will be available for use within the climbing area for the duration of the event.
- Climbing gloves will be available for use (or climbers can bring their own).
- Climbing gloves and cloth nose/mouth coverings are sanitized and cleaned after each user.
- Climber PPE (helmets, saddles, carabiner, gloves, glasses) is not shared during a climb event and are sanitized after each user.
- Climbing ropes are placed out-of-use at the conclusion of a climb event - typical climb events last for 1.5-2hrs.
- Ropes remain out-of-use for 48 hours to allow for sanitization .
- Climb capacities will be adjusted according to health guidelines and internal operation capability.
- All Rec & Treetop climb capacities have been reduced. (i.e. 10 or fewer participants)
- Private Climbs - capacity is variable & event structure will coordinate with respect to guidelines.
- Learn-to-Climb classes & workshops are limited to 1-3 students.
CHECK IN:
- Review the sign that is posted at the participant entrance.
- Climbers are checked-in and suited-up one at a time.
- Only climbers are allowed inside the flagged climbing area.
- Registrants who are currently experiencing, 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. Registration will be refunded or transferred to another climb date. HOW TO SELF-CHECK FOR COVID-19 (CDC)
PHYSYICAL DISTANCING:
- Flagged climbing area will be extended to keep spectators adequately distanced from the climber group.
- Participants will have assigned spots to stand at while awaiting a turn on rope, being spaced at least 6' apart.
- Climbing ropes will be spaced approximately 6 feet apart.
FACE MASKS:
- ALL Climbers/Participants & Staff will wear an approved nose/mouth covering when 6' distance cannot be achieved; or according to local ordinance should nose/mouth covering be required at all times.
- 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.
- Nose/mouth coverings will be available; however, we recommend you bring your own to ensure proper sizing.
- Nose/mouth coverings cannot have holes, openings or vents.
SANITIZATION:
- Hand sanitizer will be available for use within the climbing area for the duration of the event.
- Climbing gloves will be available for use (or climbers can bring their own).
- Climbing gloves and cloth nose/mouth coverings are sanitized and cleaned after each user.
- Climber PPE (helmets, saddles, carabiner, gloves, glasses) is not shared during a climb event and are sanitized after each user.
- Climbing ropes are placed out-of-use at the conclusion of a climb event - typical climb events last for 1.5-2hrs.
- Ropes remain out-of-use for 48 hours to allow for sanitization .
Information Regarding Covid-19:
What You Should Know About Covid-19 To Protect Yourself And Others (CDC.gov factsheet)
Information About Cloth Face Coverings (CDC.gov factsheet)
Information About Cloth Face Coverings (CDC.gov factsheet)
Cancellations/Rescheduling:
FOR ALL CLIMB EVENTS we will update our calendar accordingly to indicate if an event has been cancelled or if a location has been moved. Given the situation remains fluid and ever-changing, additional changes and cancellations may be made at any point.
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REC CLIMBS: Registration is handled directly through the hosting Rec Department. They will communicate with registrants regarding climb cancellations, rescheduling, refunds. If you decide to cancel or transfer your registration, contact the host community's Rec Dept prior to your scheduled climb.
PRIVATE CLIMBS: There is no fee or penalty for postponement or rescheduling of your private climb. If you would like to schedule a specific date for later in the year or next year, we can do so at this time. Otherwise we can put your climb on hold and reschedule at some point down the road. TREETOP CLIMB EVENTS: Includes OPEN, ADULT, GIRL SCOUT ADVENTURE, CLUB Climbs, and CLIMBER TRAININGS: There is no fee or penalty for postponement of your registration for any of our Treetop climb events. Registrants are able to switch their registration to a later date or alternate Treetop climb event. |
Additional Resources:
Treetop Explorer, LLC. - PO Box 2001, Waukesha, WI 53187. - (262) 894-4949. - TreetopExplorerLLC@gmail.com
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