#high ropes

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Some proof for @transconnerkent that I was indeed 3 stories off the ground and in a harness this morning

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Camp thoughts

So, I was a camp counselor for a few years. I loved my job, even though I did work from 7am to 11pm; six days a week. The kids were amazing, the adult leaders were so supportive, and I really grew as a person. Though it was a 10 week commitment. You lived at camp, with 6-8 people you may or may have not met before in your life. Let me tell you DRAMA! What brought up this nostalgia trip was seeing all my counselor people still in the program, getting ready for the new camping season. Looking back I learned a lot about myself and about other people. I learned how to be independent, spontaneously, and how to be responsible for a group of 45 middle schoolers. (Quite the learning curve LET ME TELL YOU!) I also learned how cruel others could be. I was ostracized for my hight (4'11), my weight, and my positive attitude. I was “too happy” because I loved my job, among other things. I got paired with some people that hated me and the job, just because they could. But because of this I learned that its ok to be independent, you will fine (also you may meet some really cool people you would not have met otherwise) That its ok to explore the world around you… by yourself (GASP). I learned not everyone is nice and that’s OK! Take those people with a gran of salt, words can hurt but only if you give them the power to. I found out what true friends are and how important they are.(This I value the most) I also learned how to read people and sometimes I feel like sherlock because of it! Most of all I learned that I love the ocean and hate chegrers. (most evil bug you will ever meet!!) I can work a high ropes course and belay 250lb people. (I’m only 105lb) I taught forestry classes and got to care for sea turtles and snakes. Had midnight zips and pulled camp pranks. I love working with kids and found I love teaching others. I learned how to take charge and when to sit back and let others handles it. I went caving, white water rafting, saw ghost tours, and got to go on river boat cruises, all whale getting payed. I swam in marshes, jumped off waterfalls, and learned how to lifegard. (also got washed out to sea, but that’s another story) I definitely had some of the best memorable moments of my life. I would not take back a second of it. What I’m getting at here is something I have wanted to say since I left the program, a few years ago. If you want to do something in life do it! Don’t let anyone tell you can’t or hurt you because their jealous or petty. Take the chance to have the summer of a lifetime. No matter what happens as long as you are doing your best and having a good time, everything will turn out for you in the end. Whether it be an internship, an opportunity to be a counselor, or something just as cool. Do yourself a favor and take that risk.

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Family Fun: Climb Into Adventure at SOAR

Looking for fun, active things to do with your family? Time to check out SOAR Adventure Tower, just outside of Nashville, TN.

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High ropes

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Innovative Leisure's high ropes course goes 'front of house' at Bear Grylls Adventure

UK adventure attractions specialist Innovative Leisure has announced the completion and opening of the tallest free-roam high ropes course in Europe.

The new course, which is five storeys high, is one of four headline attractions at the new Merlin Entertainments Bear Grylls Adventure at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Other key elements at the venue include Climbing, iFly indoor skydiving and Dive, with each experience being joined by other activities in the Basecamp area, including an escape room, archery, survival maze and assault course.

For the high ropes course, Grylls wanted to repeat key aspects of the Royal Marine Commando Tarzan course at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines, Lympstone, to create a structure that not only challenges visitors physically but also mentally, the higher they go. Featuring 36 different challenges, the course takes participants to over 20m above the ground at the highest level, with the various elements included becoming increasingly difficult the higher they go.

Among the key features of the course are a Rolling Log on the top level which is particularly challenging, the Swinging Beam that moves all over as you step on it and others seen for the first time in Europe, such as Squid Steps. The high ropes course area is accessed via a heli-zip wire from The Bear Grylls Adventure Chinook helicopter.

Situated at the front of the attraction buildings, the ropes course acts as an active billboard to draw potential guests in.

“We are delighted to announce the opening of this high ropes course at such a prestigious location.” said Innovative Leisure Managing Director Phil Pickersgill. “It’s been a privilege to work with the Merlin Entertainments team over the past 2 years on a world’s first IP attraction. The course has a lot of progressive challenges designed into it, for all levels of ability, and also has plenty of repeat play potential. On peak days it will provide a vital ‘capacity engine’ for the ops team and certainly earn its keep. I’ve enjoyed seeing the many positive mentions already posted on TripAdvisor.”

For Merlin Entertainments, Mike Vallis, Divisional Director New Brands, said: “Our portfolio is quite family heavy,” he says. “And with the growth in adventure, it’s a route we were keen to go down.

“Bear had some fantastic ideas,” Vallis continued, “and he understands the health and safety bit. He wants people to be challenged and not put in a dangerous position. The high ropes is a classic example. People are scared of heights and it’s a physical challenge, so it ticks two of the boxes, but it’s 100% safe.”

Course Stats

Specs 6 pole, 5 level Sky Trail® Explorer

Capacity Sky Trail®  – up to 55 people at a time

Admission Options for high ropes with basecamp

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Bali Day Seven: Treetops Adventure Park

Another big day was ahead of Jackson, his two brothers and myself today. We were heading back into the mountains to do the Treetops High Ropes courses.

So we were up early again this morning. This morning we ordered Nasi Gorang for our breakfast in the villa rather than regular breakfast food (for us anyway) and it was so delicious. On top of it there is an egg which I am not keen on whatsoever but I just flicked it to the side and everything else was finished.

Once we finished breakfast our driver, Mung De (we found out the correct way to spell his name later in the day at treetops) was in the car waiting for us. It took us about an hour and a half to get up the mountain to where we had to be. It was SO busy up there because it was a holiday, so we couldn't park anywhere near the gate and had to walk for a little bit before we got in. It was a surprise for Jackson and the boys because last time they came, it was super quiet.

As soon as we could we got our harnesses on and we were on the practise ropes. They are onyl about a metre off of the ground just so you can get the hang of clipping yourself on with the different clip and making sure you aren't undoing two at the same time. That tiny course only took us about two minutes and then we were onto the big boys!

I won't bore you with the details of every course but we started on the medium difficulty ones and worked our way up to the black course which was the hardest. On the black course you had to go through a little bit first and then go on a massive rope swing and jump onto a net. If you missed grabbing onto the net, you had to go back to the beginning. I was super proud of myself for not freaking out too much and going on the rope swing first but I swung around backwards so I couldn't grab the net and I fell :( All of the boys did so well and grabbed onto the net and finished the course. I juts stayed on the ground, grabbed our bag and took some photos of them all.

After the day we all went home and chilled for a bit. I had a nap in the car and then on the couch when we got home. I really wanted to go and have a look at some of the shops we were riding past almost every day, so Jackson and I jumped on the bikes and went for a ride. I didn't really find anything there although it was all really nice. After shopping we went to Betelnut for dinner. Everyone had been raving about it since the day we got here and it was SO good. I had some edamame to start off, then had the Big Buster Burger and had a chocolate milkshake as well. I honestly didn't think I'd come anywhere near finishing it but I did and polished it all off. I suppose we didn't have any lunch as we were up in the trees.

After dinner, we went around to some little stalls down near Nalu bowls. The lady we went to knows Jackson and his family as they go there every year. I bought a couple of things that I'll keep on the down low because they are presents for my mumma and family. But I bought myself a really nice coconut palm weaved visor. Amanda bought herself one earlier in the week and I really liked it so I got one myself. We then rode our bikes home, past the Aice shop of course and bought a few of those, chilled, and went to bed!