Treetop Explorer, LLC

09/15/2026

Your kids love climbing with us, but do YOU think we are one of the Best of the Best activities in Waukesha County?

We'd love your nominations in the Waukesha Freeman's new Best of the Best of Waukesha County.

Visit www.gmtoday.com/bestof/waukesha, we're listed in 2 categories:
- Arts & Entertainment: Place to Take Little Kids for Fun!
- Sports & Fitness: Outdoor Sports Venue

Nominations are open through October 5th. Thank you for supporting our tree climbing experiences!

09/11/2026

Any friends or colleagues in MN & NW WI interested in working with raptors...up in the treetops? Here are 2 opportunities to get into tree climbing for a cause - working with eagles, hawks, owls...

Raptor Research Foundation International Conference (Duluth, MN)

I'll be co-instructing a pre-conference workshop (Tuesday, October 27th) and a 3-day Climbing Class for Raptor Research (Nov 2-4th) after the conference.

3-day class does not require conference registration, but class sign-up deadline is next Friday (Sep 18).

https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/current-conference/workshops/

09/09/2026

Kicking off the fall climbing season today, a great season to kick back in the branches!

Our schedule is full with facilitated climbs, private group climbs, and climber trainings/classes!

Whether you’re one of the lucky ones we’ll see in the trees or not, this month has a number of exciting opportunities to check out professionals dancing in the treetops @ climbing competitions:
Sep 11-12…Ontario Tree Climbing Championship (Niagara Botanical Gardens, Ont, CAN)

Sep 11-13…Michigan Tree Climbing Competition (Emerson Park, Midland, MI)

Sep 18-20…Wisconsin Tree Climbing Championship (Legion Park, De Pere, WI)

Sep 26-27…Indiana Tree Climbing Competition (Forest Park, Noblesville, IN)

And the International Championship is in St Louis, MO - Oct 9-11 (Tower Grove Park)

08/29/2026

That’s a wrap! Thanks to all climbers who joined us this summer.

See you in 2 weeks for fall climbs!

08/27/2026

Enjoying the final week of our summer climbing season! Gorgeous weather, amazing climbers, and a lot of fun!

08/17/2026

Hunters, be safe out there!

Interested in using a climbing system for safety or saddle hunting, check out our 2-day Beginning Tree Climbing or 1-day Intro to Climbing Systems.

Fall classes are filling up!

https://www.treetopexplorer.com/learn-to-climb.html

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to avoid placing deer stands in or near ash trees as they start scouting properties ahead of the coming deer hunting season.

08/10/2026

Singing, dancing & swinging….summer rolls on in the treetops!

07/30/2026

07/16/2026

07/16/2026

A few spots have opened for Saturday's Open Climb in Fox Brook Park - 2:30pm-4:30pm.

temps in the 80's, nice breeze, great view of the lake...sounds like a refreshing day to be in the trees. Let's climb!

register @

In addition to numerous climbing routes, Open Climbs also feature a hammock in the branches! (weather permitting)Ages 7 years to adult / No experience necessary / All equipment and instruction provided / Locations subject to change.NOTE: Waukesha County Parks (WCP) charge vehicle entry fee ($7 daily...