High Ropes Course
At-a-Glance
High Ropes Course is a half-day program (3.5 hours) and can be combined with the low ropes for a full-day program. The High Ropes Course is facilitated at one of many ropes course partner sites around the country.
The High Ropes Course emphasizes risk-taking, trust, and coaching. The challenges allow participants to expand their comfort zones and recognize fears that may block personal achievement. Elements are 25 to 40 feet in the air, and participants wear helmets and harnesses while their teammates help out “on belay.” Depending on the team size, participants can complete 2-4 elements in a half-day.
We complete the adventure by debriefing the day’s experiences and drawing parallels to workplace dynamics.
The Facilitators’ Role
Prep
- Review all pre-program communication & instructions in detail.
- Practice introductions of activities at home and with facilitators onsite.
Logistics
- Releases: collect and review for skipped signatures, cross-outs and missing dates; communicate with lead facilitator as needed.
- Photos: take pictures throughout program and, most important and often forgotten, a final large group photo.
- Safety: Facilitators are not in charge of safety, the Ropes Course assumes all responsibility for safety.
Facilitation
- Lead facilitator introduces the program.
- Support the technical staff on the high ropes course.
- Ensure all are participating at the level they desire.
- Lead facilitator wraps up program by leading a large group debrief.
Clean-up
- Pack supplies for return shipping.
Why High Ropes is Such a Great Program!
- A fun and energizing kickoff for an annual retreat to celebrate success.
- Build interdependence and risk taking skills.
- Integrate an enjoyable activity to break up a multi-day meeting.