Rec Climbs

Recreational Climbs (Rec Climbs) are offered through municipal park & recreation departments, held at local parks, and open to the public.  Climbers register as individuals, and each event typically has a maximum capacity.

Participants are required to pre-register, submitting waiver and payment prior to event.  Registration is handled directly with the host organization.  For these events, the climbing tree and area are set up prior to the event. 

Participants are given instructions as a group, then fitted into gear and put on rope individually.  Personal attention and instruction is provided to each climber until the point they reach approx. 5ft above ground and tie their first safety knot. 

​Remaining climbers are run through same sequence until all ropes have climbers.  Those participants not on rope will be put on rope as ropes become available once previous climber is belayed to ground by facilitator. 
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Rec Climbs have scheduled start and stop times.  Participants can continue to climb under facilitation until the scheduled end of the event, with the goal of having all climbers returned to ground and off rope at the end time.
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Kevin takes a break on a branch during a Rec Climb in a magnificent bur oak.
Contact us if you are interested in offering recreational tree climbing through your organization!

​Learn how Recreational Tree Climbing programs align with the mission of your parks, recreation and forestry departments.

Upcoming Public Climbs:


​The 2018 climbing seasons begins April 14th!
We will be climbing in the Madison area this year, with climbs in Waunakee and Sun Prairie.
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Interview with Sun Prairie Rec Connect (Treetop Explorer introduced at 14:50).
View footage from an
OPEN CLIMB  ​(0:53)
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​Learn to Climb on Your Own!


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EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING:
​Treetop Explorer, LLC provides all of the equipment and gear necessary to enjoy recreational tree climbing safely.  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.  An assortment of gloves will be provided, but participants can bring their own.
FEES:
Rates vary.  If they are not listed here, visit the host organizations website for details.  ​​Cost per climber will range from $35-$55.  Rec Climbs typically last for 2 hours.  ​​​
RESTRICTIONS:
- Unless otherwise indicated, minimum participant age is 7 yrs. 
- ​Individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted to climb.