Find a climbing instructor and schedule that works for your group. All hours are Pacific time. Dates and locations are subject to staff confirmation before your climb is booked.
Sam Shafer
Arborist and climbing instructor
- 24 years of professional arborist experience
Sam is one of our climbing instructors and brings 24 years of professional arborist experience to Family Tree Adventures. He shares that knowledge through hands-on recreational tree-climbing instruction.
Climbing schedule
Saturday and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Pacific
Lake Wilderness Park
Maple Valley, WA
Sam's credentials and training
- ISA Certified Arborist — PN7084A
- TCIA Aerial Rescue Certified
- TCIA Electrical Hazard Awareness Program
- CPR / First Aid Certified
- Trauma care training for serious bleeding
Crystal
Climbing instructor
- Experienced free-form tree climber
- The only female instructor on our current team
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Crystal enjoys the creative side of moving through a tree and taking time to notice the canopy around her. Her approach to a lesson is encouraging and unhurried, with room for questions and small moments of accomplishment along the way.
Climbing schedule
Monday through Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Pacific
Ravensdale Park
Ravensdale, WA
Clark
Climbing instructor
- Experienced free-form tree climber
- The youngest instructor on our current team
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Clark brings curiosity and enthusiasm to exploring a tree from a new perspective. He enjoys breaking a movement into manageable steps and helping climbers celebrate their progress, from a first ascent to a more confident trip through the branches.
Climbing schedule
Saturday and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Pacific
Ravensdale Park
Ravensdale, WA
Cristian
Arborist and climbing instructor
- 5 years of experience as an arborist and climbing instructor
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Cristian likes connecting practical tree knowledge with the experience of a recreational climb. His lessons take a step-by-step approach to equipment, rope management and movement, giving participants time to practice and ask questions.
Climbing schedule
Saturday and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Pacific
Ten Trails
Black Diamond, WA
Austin
Arborist and climbing instructor
- 10 years of experience as an arborist and climbing instructor
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Austin enjoys sharing the perspective that comes from working among trees. He brings a patient, practical approach to each lesson, helping climbers understand the purpose of each step and develop confidence through hands-on practice.
Climbing schedule
Saturday and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. Pacific
Lake Wilderness Park
Maple Valley, WA