High Challenge Program

A traditional session on our high challenge course features 3 hours on a series of 3 elements. The elements range from 20-53 feet tall including our Zip-Line. Along with the traditional high challenge course program we can work with your group to design a program specific to your needs. Follow the links below to learn more about the high elements.

-Zip-Line

-Flying Squirrel

-Pamper Pole

-Giant Swing

-Tarzan and Tension Traverse

-PITA Pass

-High Circuit

Zip-Line
The participant climbs a tree, belayed by a facilitator to a platform 20 high. The descent is accomplished by the participant being attached to the cable via a special pulley on which the participant ‘Zips’.

Flying Squirrel
The participant is attached to a rope that runs through a pulley 35 feet in the air. The rest of the group then pulls the attached participant to a height of their choice and is gently returned to the ground. This is a great element for younger participant.

Pamper Pole
Our tallest element on the course and a classic favorite. A platform is attached to a grand pine tree 53 feet above the ground. While being belayed by a member of challenge staff and the group, the participant climbs the tree using a ladder and large steel “staples.” A small bell hangs 5 feet out from the platform creating an extra challenge for those who climb to the platform. As always, the choice of the participant is always honored.

Giant Swing
Built in the Fall of 2007 this new element has gotten rave reviews by everyone who has given it a try. After participants are clipped to thick cables, the group pulls the participant back as far as they are comfortable with. With the pull of a “ripcord,” the swinger is released from the pull rope and swings freely through the air. After a bit of swinging a member of the challenge staff, with the aid of a ladder will help the participant back to solid ground.

Tarzan and Tension Traverse
Two similar elements which require a participant to climb a pole to a foot cable approximately 20 feet above the ground. With the aid of hanging hand lines, the participant traverse across the foot cable and is gracefully lowered to the ground.

PITA Pass
This special element is designed to be completed by 2 participants simultaneously. Two trees support 4 beams set like ladder rungs 11 feet apart. The 2 participants assist each other in crossing the beams and climbing the trees to reach the top. Due to the unique nature of this element it is available by special request and is not part of the traditional high challenge program.

High Circuit
Another recent addition to the challenge course, the High Circuit is a series of 8 elements complete one after the other. Each element has its own personality with names like Burma Buckets, Flea Hop, and Sky Surfer and finishes with a ride on the zip-line. This element is only available to participants aged 12 and older. Due to the unique nature of this element it is available by special request and is not part of the traditional high challenge program.