Rec Climbs

Climbing in a park near you!
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“Thank you so much! It’s the best class the Park & Rec has added!"
Park/Recreation Climbs (Rec Climbs) allow you the opportunity to climb into tall and mature trees using rope and saddle, under the watchful eye of a tree climbing adventure guide.

No experience is necessary & all equipment and instruction is provided.

We keep it simple for you. We handle the safety inspections and provide all the gear so you can focus on the tree climbing experience.

​Rec Climbs are offered through municipal Park & Recreation Departments, advertised in their Activity Guides, and held in their beautiful parks,

​Participants pre-register directly with the host community's Rec Dept. Each Rec Dept sets their own fee structure, refund policy, and may cap upper age paramter.

You will receive an email from us in the days ahead of your climb with details related to your day in the trees.

​Upcoming Climbs:

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Some climbers enjoy the challenge of standing on branches, which involves working through the transition between balance and using the leverage and support of the climbing line.
Have you climbed with us previously? Are you interested in a new experience or progressing to the next level?
 - OPEN CLIMBS - Climb in new trees outside of your community for a fresh climbing experience, including smaller group size and a hammock in the branches.

 - OPEN-ADVANCED CLIMBS - Climb our favorite trees, develop your climbing skills, learn new techniques, and have more time with our tree climbing adventure guides.
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 - LEARN-TO-CLIMB CLASSES - Learn to climb trees on your own!
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"What an experience! Hands down the best activity we’ve found for our child (and I enjoyed it, too!)."
Rec Departments we climb with: Contact the host rec department to register for climbs in their community.
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 wear closed-toe, sturdy-soled shoes. Long pants help protect legs from scrapes against the bark and chafing from the harness. Gloves and safety glasses are available for climbers, but participants can bring their own.
REFUND/CANCELLATION:
Check with the municipal Rec Department where you registered regarding their refund & cancellation policies.
RESTRICTIONS:
- Participant must be 7 years of age or older. Some communities further restrict the age requirement or set an upper age limit.
- ​Individuals unable to follow safety procedures or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to climb.
FEES:
Rates vary. Visit the host organization's website for details. ​Cost per climber typically range from $40-$65. Rec Climbs are 1.5 - 2 hours long with maximum capacity varying according to length of climb.
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There is an additional cost for climbs in Waukesha County Parks as they charge a vehicle entry fee when entering their parks (even if just dropping off). This fee is not included in your registration and payable directly to Waukesha County Parks - unless you have an Annual Park Pass.

This includes: Fox Brook Park (City & Town of Brookfield, Menomonee Park (Men Falls & Sussex), Mukwonago Park (Town of Mukwonago), Muskego Park (City of Muskego), and NagaWaukee Park (Oconomowoc & Hartland).

Camps - Nature Centers - Rec Departments

Contact Us if you are interested in offering recreational tree climbing through your organization!
   - Have Treetop Explorer, LLC run a climb event for your guests.
   - Get your staff trained as tree climbing facilitators & run your program in-house.

Learn how Recreational Tree Climbing programs align with the mission of your organization.
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We do not cover the intricacies involved in technical tree climbing during Rec Climbs. Participants are only shown how to ascend & descend under the direction of a professionally trained and experienced tree climbing facilitator. Tree climbing exposes participants to inherent hazards and risks. If you want to learn how climb on your own, check out our Learn-to-Climb training classes.
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​Treetop Explorer procedures comply with the facilitated tree climbing guidelines put forth by the Global Organization of Tree Climbers. Our lead facilitators are recognized by the GOTC.