Open-Advanced Climbs

Are you ready to take it up a notch?

Some of us sense an awakening inside when we climb into a tree.

Explore the canopy in a way few people ever experience and enjoy the reward!
Freedom. Challenge. Exhilaration. Awe-inspiring views. Peace.

The Open-Advanced climb setting is perfect for aspiring climbers who want more climb time or looking to pursue tree climbing further but not old enough or ready to invest in the training and equipment necessary to climb on your own.

Climbers are able take on new challenges and learn about trees from this unique opportunity.

Advanced skills and topics are introduced at each climb, such as: limb-walking, advanced operation of the climbing knot, professional equipment, and multi-pitch climbing which allows you to climb to the highest accessible point of the tree.

Enjoy the fun and excitement of climbing trees with our tree climbing adventure guides...who may join you in the tree & able to work with you one-on-one!

2023 Open-Advanced Climb schedule
will be posted in February!

2022 Open-Advanced Climb Schedule

May 29 - Sun - 1:30pm - Mukwonago Park* (Mukwonago)
   - Multi-pitch climb - experience the excitement of climbing to the top of the tree
June 25 - Sat - 2:30pm - Woodfield Park (Waukesha)
   - Limb-walking - learning to move laterally on a branch requires balance, technique, and finesse
July 9 - Sat - 12:00pm - Fox Brook Park* (Brookfield)
- Hammocking & journaling - relaxing in the canopy provides a unique setting to connect
August 14 - Sun - 1:30pm - Fox River Parkway north park (Waukesha)
   - Climbing tall trees provides for challenges and changing views the higher you climb
*September 10 - Sat - 12:30pm - Woodfield Park (Waukesha)
- Try events like those in professional tree climbing competitions - limb-walking and speed ascent.

Time: 2.5hr climbs
Ages: 9* yrs to adult
Capacity: 10 climbers
Price: $55.00** per person, plus tax

Locations subject to change. All climb locations are in Waukesha County.
*Waukesha County Parks charge a $6/vehicle park entrance fee, payable directly to County Parks.
For convenience, you can pre-purchase park entry pass at www.waukeshacounty.gov.

Lower Capacity!
Longer Climb Time!

Our request of you...
Registrants should have climbed with us previously.

Open-Advanced Climbs are intended for climbers who have already picked up and are comfortable with the basic climbing skills.

Recommended for ages 9 years to adult. *Contact us if you think your 7-8 yr old might enjoy this experience!

Open-Advanced Climbs are a great way to...

- Get more tree-time
- Learn about trees
- Develop climbing skills
- Share a branch with a friend
- Spend time with adventurous people
- Try out advanced climbing systems
- Learn more about climbing gear
- Spend tree-time the way you want
- Journal, sketch, or read in the treetop
- Climb along-side a tree climbing adventure guide
- Access parts of the tree not offered in our Open & Rec Climbs

EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
Treetop Explorer, LLC provides all of the equipment and gear necessary to enjoy recreational tree climbing. All equipment is inspected prior to each event, and double checked with each climber.

Participants will want to be dressed in long pants and sturdy shoes. Gloves and safety glasses are available for all climbers, but participants can bring their own.

RESTRICTIONS:
- Minimum age is 7 yrs old. No upper age limit.
- Individuals suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to climb.

FEES:
Cost per climber is $55.00 plus tax. Class size is limited to provide climbers the opportunity for multiple climbs.
NOTE: Additional $6 vehicle entry fee is charged by Waukesha County Parks - Payable upon entry to the park & NOT INCLUDED in registration.

CANCELLATION:
If you need to cancel, refunds are available if requested more than 7 days before scheduled climb. If cancellation is requested less than 7 days prior to the day of the climb, you can transfer your registration to another Open-Advanced Climb that has space available. You have 12 months to schedule the make-up.

If the climb is cancelled due to weather concerns related to climber safety, you will be offered a transfer to alternative Open-Advanced Climb with space available, or a credit towards a future climb within 12 months.

While we work with climbers to improve their climbing skills, we do not cover the intricacies involved in technical tree climbing during Open-Advanced Climbs. Participants are only shown how to ascend, maneuver, and descend under the supervision and assistance of a professionally trained and experienced tree climbing facilitator. If you want to learn how climb on your own, check out our Learn-to-Climb training classes.

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