Twin Pines is truly a World Class
facility for experiencing North Vermont's
finest scenery and forests.
Located in Danville Vermont just
a few miles outside of St. Johnsbury
near I-91 and I-93. The facility
encompasses 35 acres of outstanding
forests. Close to area hotels and
campgrounds .
The hosts
with the most- Al and Brenda define
hospitality on their huge spread in
Vermont's North East Kingdom. They
provide acres of "God's
country" with awesome views to boot.
Your
instructor Al is a certified
NETC
Instructor with years of experience as an
arborist and instructor. His love and
knowledge of trees and the outdoors is
obvious as soon as you meet him. He has a
gentle and humorous teaching style making
his students feel right at home. With
hotel and campground located very
nearby they aim to please. This makes for
an excellent learning/fun
weekend away.
"..the
house is like a retirement playground, and
I'm sure his grandkids
feel the same way! They built a beautiful
home in the middle of the land, with a
gorgeous view
of the valleybelow. Surrounding
the home though are still acres of trees,
with miles of trails cut out for
exploring. Allen has also built an awesome
tree
house, complete with wood burning
stove, quick escape fire pole and fully
functioning bathroom! This, the big house,
and multiple barns and buildings on the
property are all made from trees from his
land. There are piles of lumber
everywhere, just waiting for whatever his
imagination is going to think of next....-Monica-
(see
the complete post HERE)
Jim
Tabor, author of Forever On
the Mountain writes- "We had a
FANTASTIC time doing the Tree Climbing
Experience with Allan and Brenda. As an
experienced mountaineer and caver, I was
tremendously impressed with their emphasis
on safety as well as the superb quality of
their instruction, equipment, and
facility. We would recommend their courses
to anyone who loves to have fun!"
--Jim
and Liz Tabor,
Waitsfield
,
VT
"Up-Up
and Away into the trees we went. My
daughter and I just finished a
1.5
day tree climbing class with Allan and
Brenda and had an excellent time. The
instruction was very much focused on
safety, but allowed for a lot of climbing.
The area where we climbed is located right
below a scenic overlook and is beautiful.
We could have climbed more but we might
have been too busy laughing.
Great
time taught by great people. Recommended
highly!
Peter-Boulder,
Colorado"
"Just
a quick note to let you know how much fun
I had at your tree climbing course.
Al....you were a great host and excellent
instructor. When I got back to my rental
place in Burke, I wrote down all of the
steps involved in rigging the rope for the
climb. Can't wait to get started on my
own. I really enjoyed hanging out with the
family after the climb.. I'll be sure to
tell all of my friends/family how much fun
they could be having by taking your
course.
Thanks again!!!
John Green"
See
us featured on New England PBS stations-Road Side Stories
2010
CLASS AVAILABILITY
If you have
a group or can't make these dates, call to check for other date availability.
Recreational
Tree Climbing Class
$280
single or $250 per person for you and a friend.
Call to verify date (802)684-9795, then make
reservations under our Classes
link. Graduates receive NETC
certificates and membership ID cards and
discounts.
May 15-16,
29-30,
June 12-13 ,
26-27,
July 10-11,
24-25,
August 7-8,
21-22
September
11-12,18-19,25-26
October-
2-4, 9-10
"Adventure Climbs" - call for
reservations
This
is the perfect morning or afternoon in the outdoors for
those age 7- 70 who want the experience
without learning all the knots. The ropes
are already positioned in the trees. The
knots are tied and tested before you
"hook on". After being fitted
with your "saddle" and some
short instruction on safety and climbing
techniques, you are off and climbing! Call
for daily availability -$60.00. Children
under 10 climbing with an adult or group
are $30.00
