3 Alligator Platforms 1 6′ 2×8 board Cross the alligator river without being eaten! The Alligator Crossing is a series of platforms set out approximately 8 feet apart that the group must cross using a 6 foot board. Each platform becomes progressively smaller. The object is to get the entire group from behind a line on the ground onto each …
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Mohawk Walk – Low Ropes Course
This is a popular standard ropes course element constructed on poles or trees. Mohawk Walk The Mohawk Walk is series of footcables strung between trees or poles, typically in a zig zag pattern. The object is to get the entire group from the first tree to the last without touching the ground, and without the aid of foreign objects (sticks, …
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profesionaly installed and inspected cable with rope swing attached. Platforms and or hula hoops. Teams must swing across an imaginary obstacle (River; Canyon; Lava Pit; Quick sand) while safely transporting resources with them. Nitro Crossing ÛÒ Low Ropes Course Description Nitro Crossing Teams must swing across an imaginary obstacle (River; Canyon; Lava Pit; Quick sand) while safely transporting resources with …
Read MorePorthole – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Porthole The Porthole is constructed by suspending a tire between poles or trees. The objective is to cross from one side of the porthole to the other without touching the porthole. The group must create a plan that takes participant physical ability and size to lift, pass, and spot participants in order to get them through. Photo courtesy of …
Read MoreRope Care, Selection and Inspection (Kernmantel/Climbing ropes)
Make good decisions in rope management on challenge courses Kernmantel/ climbing ropes (ropes with a sheath and core component, made of nylon) are super important pieces of equipment and need to be treated with care. Avoid laying ropes in dirt or sand. it grinds into the rope causing undue wear to the rope, as well as wear to any hardware …
Read MoreRopes Course General Safety Guidelines
From the Ghost Ranch Ropes Course Manual, by Dr. Sylvia Shirley. Ropes Course Manual – Ghost RanchDownload The ropes course is a very safe place when all safety procedures are followed, but there is the possibility of serious injury if they are not. For this reason the facilitator has the final say on safety. The foremost responsibility of the facilitator …
Read MoreRopes Course Resources
We collected a variety of Ropes Course resources and in order to get them to you quickly, we’ll post them for download. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll add pictures, element descriptions, and other features based on all of the amazing resources that were submitted. The following are enough to get anyone started! Bark Lake Adventure & Character ManualDownload …
Read MoreSpider’s Web – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Spider’s Web The Spider’s Web is a popular ropes course element that is constructed between trees, or on portable or stand-alone structures. The objective is to cross from one side of the spider’s web to the other without touching the web. The group must create a plan that takes participant physical ability and size to lift, pass, and spot …
Read MoreSwinging Log – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Swinging Log The Swinging Log is a popular ropes course element that is constructed between trees or poles. A tree or log is suspended with cables between trees or poles, making it very difficult to stand on. The objective is to perform various group balancing tasks on top of the log. Sample Tasks Have individuals stand on one end …
Read MoreTee Pee Shuffle – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Tee Pee Shuffle The Tee Pee Shuffle is simply a log or pole on the ground that groups can balance on. You can make one with more of a finished look by elevating the log. The objective is to have the group perform various tasks while balanced on the log. Photo courtesy of Experience Based Learning, Inc. Sample Tasks …
Read MoreWhale Watch – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Whale Watch The Whale Watch is a popular ropes course activity that is constructed by create a large platform with a see saw action, which imitates the rocking back and forth of a ship. The objective is to have the group perform various functions on the platform without allowing the edges of the platform to touch the ground.. Photo …
Read MoreWild Woozy or Commitment Bridge – Low Ropes Course
åÊ Wild Woozy or Commitment Bridge The commitment bridge has two foot cables that form a “Y” between trees or poles. The objective is work with a partner to try to go as far along the cables as possible without falling. Photo courtesy of Experience Based Learning, Inc. Sample Story Line Your group is returning from a long burro ride …
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