Challenge courses, also referred to as ropes courses, have been in use since the early 1940s.1 These courses can be characterized as either low or high ropes courses. Low challenge courses are activities “generally focus on group problem solving and… Read More
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Research Shows Adventure-Based Education & Challenge Courses Are Very Effective
There are some things you just can’t learn in a textbook, like leadership. While you can certainly study the principles of leadership, the only way to truly become a great leader is to get out there and lead. Practice makes… Read More
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Research Shows That Challenge Courses Improve Leadership and Performance
Leadership can mean different things to different organizations. Snuggwugg CEO Lisa Cash Hanson defines leadership as “The ability to guide others without force into a direction or decision that leaves them still feeling empowered and accomplished.” Meanwhile, interior designer Katie… Read More
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How High Ropes Challenge Course Came to Be
Everyday on our course we have guests dozens of feet in the air mumbling to themselves under their breath. Among some choice expletives we often hear “who came up with this idea?” and “why am I doing this?” While that… Read More
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Challenge Courses are Positive Experiences for School Groups
At Terrapin Adventures Outdoor Adventure Center, we have witnessed firsthand the positive effects that team building and challenge courses have on students. Terrapin Adventures specializes in creating memorable field trips for school groups that creates changes in student’s relationships and… Read More