Ropes Course

A Teambuilding Experience
on the Challenge Ropes Course
at The Colorado Mountain Ranch

Teamwork Cooperation Balance Coordination Problem-Solving

For new groups, old groups, young groups, all groups! To function better, accomplish more, enjoy each other, and be happier!

The Colorado Mountain Ranch features a low-ropes teambuilding challenge course and enthusiastic facilitators offering a progressive experience in positive group dynamics.

Through a series of progressive challenges, team members first get to know each other and feel comfortable in the new setting through warm-ups and non-competitive games. Next are trust activities followed by introductions to safe spotting techniques and low initiatives, such as Circle of Friends, Human Knot, and Mountain Peaks.

As the group begins to work together more smoothly, they move on into the course from one challenge element to the next. First come the Exchange and All Aboard, and then on to the Peanut Butter Pit, the Family Tree, the Swinging Log, Spider Web, Triangle Traverse, the Mohawk, and finally the Teeter-Totter and the Wall.

To introduce each element, the facilitator outlines the expectations, goals and safety concerns. The group must assess, accept and support individual strengths and weaknesses while making a plan for completing the challenge. Upon completion, the facilitator leads a lively discussion appraising performance, feelings, and suggestions for translating the experience to benefit team members in the workplace, the family, school, or sports.