YEE Treetop Yelping

What better way to brush off your rainy day blues than flying through the rain at full speed with the wind whipping in your hair :)
Once again another first with Unilocal! This was the second event and time I’ve been in Stouffville to check out the cool establishments they have to offer.
The staff were very friendly and informative. Their joking around definitely helped me be less nervous. The zipline itself felt a lot more safe than the one in Collingwood because I put it on myself where as in Collingwood they just snapped in on for me and said okay «GO»! It was awesome we got to try the zip line twice! The tree trekking was slippery and watching others go across the course was definitely entertaining. I’ll be back to explore the rest of the courses :)
Fun times meeting new and old elites from all over the GTA!
Thanks Kris U for planning an awesome event, standing in the rain with us and smiling all the way through!

A big thanks to Kris for hosting such an amazing event!
This is one of my favourite events!
Even though weather wasn’t the best but it didn’t stop us from having such a great time! Instructors and guides were very nice and friendly, the little training session we got before heading up to the big trees ran well, clearly explained and ensuring everyone of us knew what we were doing to ensure our maximum safety while we had fun.
Since we arrived in such big group of people because we were allow to bring +1’s! WOOHOOO! They made sure there were enough staff to help everyone out in getting their proper equipment on and making sure everyone was safe ready to zipppp.
It’s not my first time zip-​lining so I knew exactly how much fun and excitement was put in front of me making me extra anxious for my turn. Although the wait line was quite a wait until we were able to get up into the trees and zip across, it provided us plenty of time to socialize with others around us, either it was catching up with fellow elites which we’ve met previously or just meeting new faces or just giggling with the +1’s that we brought along!
We were allowed to go on the trail twice which was super awesome! I definitely felt like spider man zipping across.
After such a physically tiring event, we all gathered around resting up on the benches, and guess what’s on the tables waiting for us!!! DRINKS and SNACKS!
We each got a drink and snacks of our choice and did I say. it’s all FREEEEEEEE!!!
What more can you actually ask for? FREE ADVENTURE + FREE DRINKS N SNACKS!
I hope everyone there had an amazing time just like I did and looking forward to the next marvellous Unilocal events!

Hanging off dizzying heights… by a thread… albeit a thick guage metal wire… still a thread in my books. was the theme of yet another kick ass Unilocal Elite event held by Stouffville Treetop Unilocaling and our gracious CM of the Unilocal GTA Kris U!
When it comes to unique events… this has to be one of the top of my list. I have always wanted to swing and climb between the trees at precarious heights and Stouffville Treetop Trekking has made this possible. Experienced guides met the Unilocal Elite and geared us up with harness, hard hats and detailed instructions. We were guided in the ways of the forest and the skills needed to navigate the «games» as they called them (basically wires, platforms and ropes suspended anywhere from 20 – 50 feet above the ground) as well as the zip lines needed to bring us down to the safety of the ground. What a rush!
The weather (raining) played a part in the thrill by making the games a little more «dangerous» but never fear. the safety was paramount at Treetop Trekking and we were never in danger. At the end of our adventure, Kris provided a quick energy boost with energy bars and drinks! What can I say… Stouffville Treetop Trekking is awesome. Unilocal Elite events are awesome.

First elite Unilocal event, and I am so glad I went!
Ironically, my plus one and I were going to come last month for a free teacher’s day event, so we can encourage our students to come here for field trips. However, due to other commitments we were not able to go, but when we heard of the Unilocal event — it felt like a calling to go!
Despite the rain, it was still a great time. Positive workers, group, and attitude was all that was needed! Put it this way, the people we went with were ah-​mazing!!!
We were zip lining in the forest so although it was raining, it wasn’t thunderstorm-​ing, hence the event was still able to go on! Plus, we were underneath trees and it was light rain so it wasn’t like we were drenched! The one negative was we were not told we were able to zip line twice so we were in the middle of taking off our harnesses until some fellow Unilocalers told us we were able to go the second time! The zipline we were able to go on was called the Monarch and it was so much fun.
There is a training before we go on the zip lines. The guides were super helpful and straight forward. I know I’m going to be coming back. Perhaps a special occasion?
After this event, I’m definitely going to be going to a lot more elite Unilocal events :)

Thanks Kris for such a great event, it was fantastic!
This was my first time ziplining and the guides/​instructors were fantastic. The explanations were quite thorough and the embedded humour was very good at keeping people’s interest. Safety first! During the orientation, he did mention «other runs» not having a guide to do pulleys for you. I’m still sort of confused on whether there were other runs available that day, aside from the Monarch. The Monarch was great, I felt safe the entire ride and it was a fast and thrilling zip to the other end. Oh hey! Paparazzi below!
Mosquitoes were aplenty. I’m glad I armoured up with long sleeves and pants (and that I didn’t get roasted to death).
Also, bonus marks for me being alive at the end. :)

This was AWESOME! After working a weekend of overnight shifts I didn’t know if I would be up for the trekking of the trees but so glad I sucked it up, sprayed on my bug spray, grabbed my best friend and headed into the trees for a sky high, adventure loving event!
The staff were amazing and super cautious (understandably so), running through the mock obstacle course scared me more than the actual trekking. Ha!
Thanks again Kris, this was an amazing time and such a neat venue!

Another amazing event by Kris! The staff was so friendly and funny. Despite the rain we had we still had a blast while being there. This location is actually very close to where I live, which is great. Definitely going to come back and try the tree top trekking course.
Zip lining is very fun because you go so fast and you can turn left or right. Unless you’re turning by accident then oops haha. This is not my first time zip lining, but I still had lots of fun for this one! Although I somehow got 4 mosquito bites in the rain.
Thank you Kris again for this amazing event!

I absolutely love being a Unilocal Elite for these kinds of events. If it hadn’t been for Unilocal,I wouldn’t have driven all the way to Stouffville on a rainy day to trek treetops and zip line. Kudos to the turnout; more the merrier, as they say.
Looking back, I am glad it rained — enhanced the greens, gave off a bit of a rainforest vibe; all the more beautiful and adventurous.
The treetop trekking crew were a bunch of fun and friendly people. I had a bit of a scare right before I went «weeeeee» into the greens — and the girl at the starting point was super nice and patient. Loved the zip lining so much, I came back for a second round.
Kris, thanks for this amazing event. And the Gatorade, Clif Bars and Welches after. This event was great and I know it’s not the last time I am zip lining.

YAY! what a blast — the rain never bothered me anyways!
After signing a quick waiver and getting wristbands, we were handed harnesses and helmets and headed off to the orientation, learning how to clip ourselves in. The staff there was really nice and funny.
The Monarch obstacle was nice and easy — I was trying to master the 1 handed clipping on the ground (it was tricky for me to twist and unclip with only 1 hand!)
I never knew there was a place to zip line and treetop trek so close to home — I would love to go back and check out the rest of the obstacles — the ones beside the Monarch looked really fun to let the inner american ninja warrior out.
The Gatorade, Cliff bars and Welches snacks were a great bonus to a fun afternoon!

Who in their right mind would go zip lining when it is raining cats and dogs? True Unilocalers! I think the rain made this event even more fun! Sailing through a dense forest with the raining coming down was beautiful. The best part was that there was no bugs with the rain. Albeit, I am sure a few of us got bit, but I was good. It was great to meet so many new Unilocalers at this event. I think a good amount of the people I talked to have never been to an event before, and it was great to have them come out.
This was my first time on a zip line, and I have to say that it was really fun! Climbing the ladders, walking across wires, it was all very exciting. Everything was really safe, plenty of instructions so you know what to do, and you are always tied off to the circuit, so there is very little chance of getting hurt. As long as you are following instructions, you will have a great time here!
I was surprised that such an awesome place existed. I will have to come back to check out the rest of Bruce’s Mill. It looks like there are quite a lot of things to do and see here. I definitely want to check out the rest of the obstacle courses that this place has to offer. You haven’t seen the last of me Zip Lining!

This is my first time zip lining. As soon as we came in we were welcomed by awesome staff, asked to sign a waver. then we all headed to the trees for a short orientation. Afterwards we all got two turns on the monarch. Basically you climb up a ladder, walk on a hanging bridge, then zip line, another hanging bridge, then climb down a ladder.
Staff were awesome and friendly. They all made sure that the whole experience was fun and safe. Sure it was raining, but our helmets and gangsta bandanas got us covered, plus rain sounds added tranquility to the whole experience.
Cliff bars, Welches and Gatorade all curtsy of Unilocal!We finished off with a group photo. There was a discussion in regards to who shouted «YOLO!» while zip lining!
Thank you Kris for organizing such awesome event!

Amazing event as per usual, especially the fact that everyone came out even after all the pouring rain. Besides the cold weather and rain. It was an absolute amazing experience and gave me a new perspective on nature, no pun intended. I would have never thought I’d have a chance to go zip-​lining and tree trekking and I’m glad I was able to take advantage of this event and do something completely out of my comfort zone with good company of all Elite Unilocalers.

I never really knew what the hype about zip lining was before, and never understood why people would do it. After this event, I TOTALLY get it! I think I would be more inclined now to do some more zip lining in the future!
The staff were all amazing! Crystal clear with instructions, awesome with helping with harnesses, and friendly and informative with orientation! Watching them go through the courses with ease definitely gave me more confidence too!
Going through the actual zip line was definitely awesome! The awesome staff at the top also let me take my phone out to take a selfie video! We even go to go through the course twice! #winning
Although it was a little damp, it was so much fun! The event was still a complete success with lots of Unilocalers showing up, despite the rain! Thanks so much to Kris again, and to Treetop Trekking and the staff for making the experience amazing! (Ps: I look badass in that bandana, so props to Kris for the swag!)

Easily one of, if not, the best Elite Event that Kris has put up. Zip lining in the trees is a bucket list item that is free thanks to the efforts of Kris U and the Unilocal GTA community. Mainly Kris.
Treetop trekking was the perfect venue for a bunch of people who are more accustomed to food to enjoy the outdoors. The muddy muddy wet outdoors. Despite the rain, there was a nice showing of folks.
The friendly people at Treetop trekking really explained and held our hand throughout the whole process. They were gentle with my zip lining virginity so it really put me at ease. I didn’t scream like a little girl as anticipated either. The whole thing was a blast and we got to go the zip line more than once as well.
Definitely will be back to the place with a group of friends. So much fun and well worth coming all the way out to Stouffville for.

I loved this event! I thought nobody would come since it was raining but it was a full house, with SO many new elites! Cool! I wish we got a better opportunity to meet all the new ’15 elites, since it was their first/​second event only.
I was super nervous for the bridge, but since the trekking crew was so clear and calming with their instructions, I was a lot more calm. It was pretty fun to zip across with raindrops hitting my face and it seemed like I was flying into nothingness! It felt like the hunger games with all the screams and sounds in the forest.
Also– clif bars, Gatorade and welches at the end! Loved it. I’d definitely come back to stouffville for this!

Kris does it again! Always finding great places for the GTA elite team to check out. This time it was zip lining at tree trekking. This was one of my favourite elite events so far and I feel like it really brought the group together as a lot of people faced different fears together. We supported each other and got to know everyone on a closer level. Don’t forget the trust fall?