Speaking of Michigan and climbing, does anyone have experiences to share from Michigan Ice Fest (michiganicefest.com)? It sounds like a fun event.
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Indoor climbing?
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Speaking of Michigan and climbing, does anyone have experiences to share from Michigan Ice Fest (michiganicefest.com)? It sounds like a fun event.
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FreeFallin
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There, did it, built an indoor climbing center with fake trees and all. So far my clients seem happy, and loud.
Because Wisconsin.
Because Wisconsin.
FreeFallin
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Nope, just brats 
Acerxharlowii
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I wonder whom the brats are. Lol
FreeFallin
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Well one of them took a flying leap at that slide right after he took that picture, it was majestic, Olympic quality execution.
John@TreeXP
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I had a similar idea and it's part of my broader TreeXP vision. The concept is to create a tree climbing monastery, of sorts. It would be divided into sections, one for climbing trees, another for tree camping, another for aerial yoga using yoga hammocks and yoga swings, a slackline area to instill balance and harmony and a seriously fun climbing area for kids. I could certainly see having a part of this being done indoors, but only when the weather is prohibitive. A cocktail lounge and a warm fireplace sounds like a nice addition too.
I did some research on this and found an indoor training facility in Poulsbo, WA, (https://gravitec.com) that provides OSHA Certification Safety Training for At-Height workers in occupations like window washing, pole work and rescue training, etc.. Unfortunately they offered nothing for tree-climbers in training, nor would they allow me to use their facility even with a signed waiver, due to their insurance liability restrictions.
I also checked with my local fire department to see if they might provide access to one of their training areas, for tree-climbing training. Same concern over liability, but I was encouraged to take their initial physical endurance test and sign up as a fire dept volunteer.
I did some research on this and found an indoor training facility in Poulsbo, WA, (https://gravitec.com) that provides OSHA Certification Safety Training for At-Height workers in occupations like window washing, pole work and rescue training, etc.. Unfortunately they offered nothing for tree-climbers in training, nor would they allow me to use their facility even with a signed waiver, due to their insurance liability restrictions.
I also checked with my local fire department to see if they might provide access to one of their training areas, for tree-climbing training. Same concern over liability, but I was encouraged to take their initial physical endurance test and sign up as a fire dept volunteer.
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FreeFallin
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Let me know when you launch your aerial Shambala, I'd give it a go!
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