Sunset Canopy Climb on Lopez Island
Overview
Come experience the only old-growth tree climbing activity in the State of Washington and create some unforgettable memories. This is your chance to do something not even .1% of the population has done, but now you can. In small-groups climb together on 1-4 trees between 100 and 200 feet high, depending on your athletic level. Some of the trees are even rare old-growth trees. See the unique perspective above the canopy and feel what it's like to be eye level with an eagle as you climb/swing around like a monkey through the open air and catch branches, while safely harnessed by rope. Climb your way up some of the tallest trees in the world to amazing views of the upper canopy, mountains, and ocean. Connect to nature like you have never done before, beyond the trail.
During this activity you will explore the special ecology of old-growth trees and its importance in our environment and so much more.
Groups larger than 6 people, please contact us directly.
During this activity you will explore the special ecology of old-growth trees and its importance in our environment and so much more.
Groups larger than 6 people, please contact us directly.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Environmental Management Tax (Forest Protection)
- All climbing equipment
What to expect
Itinerary
The sunset climb is the same as the day climb, except we end by watching the sunset from high on top of the canopy. We also have head lamps that we use to do night climbing and night rappelling, after sunset. It's for sure a tad bit more adventurous than the day climbs!
We climb as a group on multiple trees, between 100 and 200 feet high on a mix of rare old-growth trees and 2nd growth trees. Depending on the group and the climbers' ability, you will ascend one to 4 trees. Climbing 20 stories up in Coastal Douglas Fir Trees offers a shocking perspective and views few have ever seen. Spectacular views of mountains, wildlife, and ocean await you at the top of the canopy.
No experience necessary must be 8 years or older.
Learn how to climb up really big trees with ascenders until you reach the branches. Then you can branch climb to the top of the canopy! The ascender technique is similar to doing squats.
Since we will be climbing at night, dress warmly and wear athletic clothes, long pants that cover ankles, and athletic shoes. It is a good idea to also wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged. All other equipment will be provided.
Stop At:
• AdventureTerra, Seattle, WA 98277
The sunset climb is the same as the day climb, except we end by watching the sunset from high on top of the canopy. We also have head lamps that we use to do night climbing and night rappelling, after sunset. It's for sure a tad bit more adventurous than the day climbs!
We climb as a group on multiple trees, between 100 and 200 feet high on a mix of rare old-growth trees and 2nd growth trees. Depending on the group and the climbers' ability, you will ascend one to 4 trees. Climbing 20 stories up in Coastal Douglas Fir Trees offers a shocking perspective and views few have ever seen. Spectacular views of mountains, wildlife, and ocean await you at the top of the canopy.
No experience necessary must be 8 years or older.
Learn how to climb up really big trees with ascenders until you reach the branches. Then you can branch climb to the top of the canopy! The ascender technique is similar to doing squats.
Since we will be climbing at night, dress warmly and wear athletic clothes, long pants that cover ankles, and athletic shoes. It is a good idea to also wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or damaged. All other equipment will be provided.
Stop At:
• AdventureTerra, Seattle, WA 98277
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 7 years
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be contacted by us and be given the option of an alternative date or full refund. Operates in all weather conditions except high wind and severe rain, please dress appropriately
- Activity is 100% outside. We do not require participants to use facemasks during this activity. Guides are happy to wear facemasks upon request of clients. During climbing social distance is easy to keep.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
SarahSea24
April 2022
I hate to leave this rating because this is such a fun & cool adventure. However, there was a major flub in the experience. I very recently signed my husband & almost 10 year old son up for their birthdays, & was so incredibly excited to learn that there was an option to add on drone photography....
I hate to leave this rating because this is such a fun & cool adventure. However, there was a major flub in the experience. I very recently signed my husband & almost 10 year old son up for their birthdays, & was so incredibly excited to learn that there was an option to add on drone photography. I knew I wouldn’t be able to experience the climb myself, so the one consolation I had was knowing the drone would capture amazing shots of all perspectives of them together in the tree. My son had never experienced something like this & I couldn’t wait to view the drone photos showing his excitement & to see how far he’d climbed. All was going great, but then my husband noticed that there was no drone anywhere, so he asked the guide where it was. It turned out that the drone photographer was sick & couldn’t be there, but no one from Adventureterra had informed us. There was actually no plan to take ANY photos whatsoever, but fortunately my husband asked the guide for some. So I now have a few cell phone photos from the experience with my husband & son’s faces & some branches in the background. There’s no way to see how high they were off the ground, which of course was why the drone photography was so special & important. While it goes without saying that safety is the number one concern & I’m SO incredibly grateful that they made it up & down, I’m also completely heartbroken to have missed their experience with the absence of those photos. I had even spoken to the guide a few hours before the climb, but there was no mention of the drone photographer being sick during our conversation. If I had known that, I would have absolutely rescheduled. Further, there was no apology issued for this misstep until after I reached out to them first regarding this situation. While I was refunded for the lack of drone photography, I’m devastated that I missed out on such an amazing, bonding & special milestone in my family’s lives. Having lifelong massive anxiety, especially in terms of my child’s safety, I’d only previously allowed him to climb trees a few feet off the ground. This time I pushed myself to let him just go for it, which adds on another layer of how important this was to not miss. After such a mistake, I would have also expected them to have at least offered a discount on a future climb with them or even issued a refund on either my husband or son’s climb, but that didn’t happen. While I would not go so far as to not recommend Adventureterra or even say we won’t give them another try ourselves, I would strongly advise asking them upon arrival if the drone photographer is present. Unfortunately, I definitely do not trust that they wouldn’t drop the ball on that again.W9434EOrobert
August 2019
Sunset or no sunset, this is a must for anyone's bucket list! What a thrill! You can do this even if you've never climbed a tree before! Equipment is new, guides are very friendly and highly experienced. They are also very patient! In our case, the guide hung close by one of our group and en...
Sunset or no sunset, this is a must for anyone's bucket list! What a thrill! You can do this even if you've never climbed a tree before! Equipment is new, guides are very friendly and highly experienced. They are also very patient! In our case, the guide hung close by one of our group and encouraged them in such a wonderful manner that the person is still talking about the great "customer service" they got on our climb a couple of weeks ago! I'd do it again when we have guests visiting, etc.Kristaosborne
July 2019
Leo provides an unforgettable Old Growth tree climbing experience that is educational, recreational and life changing. If you ever find yourself in Washington State, this unique exposure that a tiny fraction of the population gets to experience, is a must do. The smells, the views, the physical a...
Leo provides an unforgettable Old Growth tree climbing experience that is educational, recreational and life changing. If you ever find yourself in Washington State, this unique exposure that a tiny fraction of the population gets to experience, is a must do. The smells, the views, the physical and mental exhilaration will be forever embedded in your soul. These 350-750 year old gentle giants have stood in their glory all these years enabling us to still have the opportunity to scale and admire. Thank you Leo for this breathtaking experience!sbkolman
July 2018
My sister in laws and I decided to do this for a 50th bday celebration. This was the most amazing, unique, beautiful way to celebrate starting our 5th decade! Leo was very patient with us and did a fantastic job helping us through our climb. We felt very comfortable going at our own pace and a...
My sister in laws and I decided to do this for a 50th bday celebration. This was the most amazing, unique, beautiful way to celebrate starting our 5th decade! Leo was very patient with us and did a fantastic job helping us through our climb. We felt very comfortable going at our own pace and always felt secure and safe in the equipment. The views were awe inspiring and there is no describing the feeling of sitting on a tree branch 200 feet up in the air! The tree itself is an amazing giant- and I appreciate the fact that every care is taken to preserve the tree and not stress it. I highly recommend doing a tree climb! It is an adventure few have taken, but once you have done it, you will never forget it!annagX3913DD
September 2022
We did the Sunset Canopy Climb. Learning the techniques and equipment on the "practice" tree was a great way to build confidence, though if there is a larger group of people it takes some time to get through everyone. The guides are very friendly and encouraging as you find yourself amidst unbeli...
We did the Sunset Canopy Climb. Learning the techniques and equipment on the "practice" tree was a great way to build confidence, though if there is a larger group of people it takes some time to get through everyone. The guides are very friendly and encouraging as you find yourself amidst unbelievable heights. Be sure to plan for the ferry schedule in advance. Thanks again to Leo and Brendan!