Tree Climbing @ Blackburn Park - Sat, Apr 2 2011

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Tree Climbing @ Blackburn Park


The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: Blackburn Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Apr 2 2011  10:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Thu, Mar 10 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 1 2011 8:00 pm
Event Duration:2.5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Michael Johnson
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Member Cost:$29.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:


Are you ready to climb trees the safe way? Growing up I spent a good amount of time in the tallest trees my friends and I could find in northern Illinois.

The best trees were the white oaks, full of large sturdy branches, and during the fall, good eating acorns. We found it not only exciting, but as a great escape. We'd spend hours up there day dreaming, and sometimes secretly watching the bigger boys walk below, without a clue we were up there.

My friends and I got very good at climbing trees, but it was a skill we grew into gradually. Of course there were always trees we couldn't climb, but wish we could. So we'd take out our hammer, nails and 2x4's, and make our way up, if we were in the forest where the "big" people couldn't yell at us. That took a lot of time as you can imagine.

Later, long after those days, when I first learned of tree climbing with ropes, I thought it's about time to do it the safe way, and with no damage to the trees!

This is the introductory course..more info on the website:  www.funintrees.com

Required Items to Bring:

On what to bring, go to: FuninTrees.com
hit Links tab, at bottom under Forms find
'What to bring' link.
Also under Forms, print and fill out Adult Liability Waiver		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Frisbee, blanket, water/snacks.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Blackburn Park.
The climbing tree is directly across from the tennis center which is very evident once you turn into the park.


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Notes:
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$29.00/Person
Cost Includes:

All professional equipment required for the climb. ie. Ropes, harness, helmet, etc.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Apr 1 2011.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you cancel on or before April 1st, full payment is refundable less a $3 administrative fee. No refund after April 1st unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. In that case, you are eligible for a full refund less the $3 administrative fee.

Please allow two days for processing a PayPal transaction, and allow seven days (from mailing date) for a check to be processed. So both should be sent well in advance of payment cut off date.

If the trip is canceled due to inclement weather (called the night before), it will be rescheduled..  In that case, you can either attend on the resheduled date or get a full refund.