CLIMBING OPTIONS

Once a month from April through October, Canopy Climbers takes to Volunteer Park in Seattle and hosts an Open Climb for anyone ages 5 and up, to see what recreational climbing is all about. Climbers will be fitted with harnesses, helmets and gloves and after about 5 minutes of instruction they're be off on their own, free to climb as high, low, fast or slow as they like. Climbs last one hour with instruction and are about as physically strenuous as a good hike. Cost is $40/per climber, and all minors must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian for the duration of the climb.

Signing up in advance with our online form is advised as spots are limited and fill fast. Click below for dates and to sign up, then come join us in the trees!

For those looking for a more personalized, in-depth experience, our facilitator will climb alongside groups of one or two climbers as they ascend up to 110' into the upper canopy. This is an excellent way to benefit fully from the years of experience and knowledge our expert facilitator has developed. With hands on, one-on-one attention we can go deeper into some of the finer points of climbing; body positioning, technique, balance and minimal impact ethics. We will work with you to explore your personal interests in the trees, the environment they live in, the plants and animals that rely on them, and the larger ecosystems that weave in, around and through the largest, oldest living beings on the planet.

These climbs last 3 hours with multiple ascents, more focused activities aloft, and/or more detailed lessons. We offer day and night climbs on private property, or day climbs in under permit in select City of Seattle Parks. Contact us for more details and to plan your ascent. Private climbs are $300 for one climber or $500 for a couple - discounts may be available based on scheduling; contact us for details.

Canopy Climbers offers facilitated group climbs for 4 to 30 participants. We can host an event at select public parks near you, or if you have a private tree you’d like to climb in we can work with you to explore that possibility. With no more than 5 climbers in the tree at a time our group climbs work great at parties, alongside other outdoor events, as team-building and get-to-know-you exercises or as part of a school, camp or other activity-based organization’s day.

We can focus on the physical and exploratory joys of climbing or work with you to develop a customized curriculum focused on ecology, plant/tree biology, green industry careers, environmental stewardship, or whatever other lessons the trees can teach. We love working with birders, artists, those seeking the peace and tranquility the upper canopy can offer, yogis/yoginis, and even star-gazers at night!

Group facilitated climbs last 3-4 hours and cost $500 per group, and references are available upon request. Give us a call to discuss how we can help you Be In Trees!