270 FEET UP IN A DOUGLAS FIR!!! 🌲
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270 FEET UP IN A DOUGLAS FIR!!! 🌲
I don't even know how to put this experience into words other than it was one of the most exhilarating, incredible, and unforgettable things I've EVER done!
We booked a sunset dinner climb with Tree Climbing at Silver Falls, and y'all... WE HAD DINNER 270 FEET UP IN A TREE! AT SUNSET!!! The views were absolutely breathtaking, and the entire experience was beyond anything I could have imagined!
But I really want to give a HUGE shoutout to our guide, LEO!!!
This man took our group of TERRRRIIIFFIIEED people and turned us into confident tree climbers! He was such a professional and completely kept his cool when I couldn't keep mine! 🤣 His encouragement never felt forced or rehearsed. It was genuine, and you could tell he truly wanted every single one of us to succeed and enjoy the experience.
And let me tell you, this man WORKED!
Just getting to the tree required a mile-and-a-half hike, UPHILL! Leo pulled a wagon loaded with TWO battery packs and other equipment while carrying even more gear on his back. We were a pretty quick walking group 🥵, and he kept up with us the entire way!
Once we arrived, he made sure we were all safely attached to our climbing lines before preparing our dinner. He COOKED our meal on the ground, then brought it all the way up to us at the top of the tree!
Then HE LITERALLY SPOON-FED ME MY DINNER!!! 🤣🤣 I mean, COME ON! How many people can say they've been spoon-fed dinner while hanging out 270 feet up in a Douglas fir?! 1!! Me! JUST ME!
Now, did I use the battery pack to help get me up there? SURE DID! 🤣 But listen, the goal was to get to the top, and that's exactly what I did! There was never any pressure or judgment. Leo made sure we could experience the adventure in a way that worked for each of us.
And because apparently this man hadn't done enough already, when we finally made it back down from the tree, HE MADE US OOLONG TEA!!!
And the adventure didn't stop when the sun went down!
By the time we were making our way back, it was PITCH DARK, with nothing but our headlamps lighting the trail. But Leo still took the time to stop and show us the little wonders of the forest, including bioluminescent mushrooms and centipedes! Things we probably would have walked right past without ever knowing they were there. We also got to experience the most BEAUTIFUL sky full of stars, surrounded by towering trees. It was absolutely magical!
Seriously, the amount of effort, patience, knowledge, and genuine care Leo put into this experience was remarkable. He wasn't just guiding a climb. He was making sure we had an adventure we'd remember for the rest of our lives.
Everything about Tree Climbing at Silver Falls exceeded my expectations, even when I didn't really know WHAT to expect going into it!
I came for an adventure and left with one of the most incredible memories of my life.
Will I tell my friends? ABSOLUTELY!!!
Would I do it again? IN A HEARTBEAT!!!
If you're even remotely considering booking this experience, DO IT! And if you're lucky enough to have Leo as your guide, you're in excellent hands.
Thank you, Leo, and Tree Climbing at Silver Falls, for an experience I will NEVER forget!!! 🌲❤️
