Adaptive Tree Climb
Almost anyone can experience the thrill of climbing giant old-growth trees—at the push of a button. Whether you're a wheelchair user, 98 years old, or have an injury or missing limb, our battery-powered ascenders make tree climbing accessible to a very wide range of abilities. Rise 100–300 feet into the canopy and take in the breathtaking beauty of the ancient forest from a whole new perspective.
Adaptive Tree Climb
Price
$225 per person, + tax & fees
Duration
~4 hrs
Meeting Time/End Time
9am or 1pm Start
Ends at 1pm or 5pm
How does it Work
Participants will use a battery ascending device to ascend and explore the tree canopy. The device goes up or down with buttons, a throttle or a remote controlled by a guide. Battery ascenders are included in the Adaptive Climb. Battery ascenders can be added for use to any of our experiences for $75 extra in the add-on section.
Who is eligible for an Adaptive Climb?
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Those who are unable to climb manually, or choose not to engage in physical exertion.
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Wheelchair users
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Individuals with limited or no mobility in arms, legs or both.
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Seniors
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Individuals classified as overweight or obese.
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Individuals below 400lbs
Not advised for
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Individuals experiencing, acute pressure-related or turning-related pain in the back, neck, spine, or waist.
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Individuals above 400lbs
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Individuals with the possibility of acute cardiac conditions caused by spikes in blood pressure due to excitement or restriction in blood flow.
Wheel Chair users
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We have one ADA accessible old-growth tree about 50ft from a paved road. From the paved road is a well maintained dirt path.
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Depending on the wheelchair participant and the wheelchair, the user will be harnessed and can stay in the wheelchair. Set-up to be determined on site.
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Extra-Large Accessible Porta-Potty on site for restroom.
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Our sunset climb is not currently available for wheelchair users since our tree used for that experience requires a 1.7 mile hike and bushwhacking.
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Tree Camping experiences are possible for some wheelchair users.
Meeting/End Location
Tree Climbing at Silver Falls Silver Falls State Park 20024, Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR 97385
Apple Maps is not reliable to our location, do not use.
Min/Max Group Size
Two Person minimum and 40 person max.
Age & Requirements
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7+
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No experience necessary
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Reservations required
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Less than 400lbs
What’s Included in the adaptive Climb
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All climbing equipment
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Guided 100% of time
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Battery Ascender
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Smaller guide to participant ratio for specific adaptive needs.
Highlights
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Climb some of the tallest trees in the world 100-300ft/60-90meters high. Actual height depends on the adaptive climber.
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Adaptive battery power ascenders make it so many individuals who thought they could never explore the upper canopy of giant old-growth trees can!
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The adaptive climb is the same great experience as our half-day experience.
What’s Not Included
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Gratuities for your guide
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Food and Water
What to Bring
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Appropriate layers of clothes for the forecasted weather.
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Snacks, Water, Food, Camera and Video Equipment.
Weather Issues
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Tours run rain or shine.
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Experiences are cancelled in the event of high winds (20mph), lightning, or supper heavy rain.
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Our team will contact you if cancellation is necessary for weather reasons.
Optional Add-on's for adaptive climbs
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Private Group $200: Get your own private guide and block out the other public spaces.
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Normal Photography $75: Photography by phones and/or DSL cameras. Photos will be provide after the experience. Unless there are technical difficulties.
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Drone Video and Photos $125: We will fly drones and capture video and photos. This is the best way to capture the experience.
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$149 per person extra for people who do not need the adaptive experience.
Tickets
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Instant Confirmation
Important
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Reservations are required, no walk up appointments
Video & Photography
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You can bring any photography or video equipment you want.
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We are not liable if you break your equipment, or if a guide offers to take a picture for you and drops your phone accidentally.
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We offer photography packages: $75 for standard and $125 for drone video and photos.
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Our photography and videos packages give you peace of mind so you don't have to worry about breaking your phone or camera during the climb and you can just focus on enjoying the experience. Our guides are also trained to give you the best angels and shots.
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Park regulations do not allow you to use your own drone unfortunately.
Cancellation Policy
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Free Cancellations with five days of advance notice.
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If we need to cancel for weather and safety, %100 refunds will be provided or free rescheduling.
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No Refunds within five day, only rescheduling.
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If rescheduling within five days, a $50 rescheduling fee will be applied.
Overview -Adaptive Climbs
Experience the magic of climbing and exploring towering old-growth trees. Our adaptive tree climbing program uses battery-powered ascenders, allowing individuals with almost any ability to explore the forest canopy.
Individuals who sign up for an adaptive climb will use our battery ascenders to ascend up the tree and rappel back down. Participants will control the battery ascender themselves if possible. You push a button to go up or down and use a throttle to control speed. If a participant cannot control the device, we can remote control it for them.
Participants that do not need an adaptive climb, can climb at the same time with an adaptive climber. You can add additional non-adaptive participants in the add-on section when booking.
This experience is 100% guided and a tour guide will be ascending the tree with the participants.
Whether you use a wheelchair, have limited mobility, or face other physical challenges, our technology ensures you can most likely ascend into the treetops, reaching heights of 100–300 feet.
This experience is designed to be inclusive and empowering, proving that everyone can climb—no prior experience necessary. Our trained guides provide full support, during your journey into the trees.
Come discover a whole new perspective of the forest, where adventure truly has no limits!
A Whole New World
From a 100-300ft (60-90 meters) high tree, the world looks very different, like an alien planet. The perspective from some of the largest trees in the world, will open your eyes to see the forest and wildlife in new powerful ways. This is your chance to experience something that almost nobody else has done before, less than .00001% of the population will have experienced this.
A Forest Opportunity Like Nothing Else
There are few experiences more connected to nature than climbing an old-growth tree. You and the gigantic ancient living tree will be connected together . You will get to feel its subtle movements, and experience a day of what it's like to be a tree. It will hold your life, and it feels like being held by 400 year old mother-nature and getting rocked by her gentle embrace as the tree sways in the wind. Getting to spend time in a unique place allows a certain level of mindfulness in nurture and forest bathing that you cannot experience anywhere else.
Ecotour of the Ecology of Ancient Old-Growth Forest
In the continental United States most of our original forests are gone. It is estimated that we only have 5% or less of our old-growth forests, maybe even as little as 1%. While we are up in the canopy, we are excited to share with you the unique ecology of old-growth trees, plants, and wildlife that depend on this kind of environment. Old-growth forests play a critical role in Earth’s ecology that make it necessary to protect and promote the growth of new old-growth forests for future generations.
