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High ropes course for outdoor team building

The pole climb on the high ropes course, one of the outdoor team building activities at height at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire"I never in the world thought I would be able to make the Leap of Faith. I was elated that I managed it and I actually enjoyed it!"

Key Facts: High Ropes Course

clockAllow at least 90 mins

emoticon_smileIdeal for all types of programmes & group sessions

groupSuitable for adults and young people

2Can accommodate more than one group at a time

heartReasonably physical activity with supporting roles on the ground

Our unique high ropes course is hidden away in the woods and guests are always surprised to see the huge wooden structure rising out of the forest clearing.

There is a range of elements at different heights so the challenge level can be increased or varied through the session. From the highest elements there is a terrific view of the surrounding estate.

The challenges on the high ropes course can be either personal or paired, depending on the needs of the group and we often include a high ropes session as part of a team development or leadership development programme, where specific learning objectives have been specified. It is also one of the most popular activities to include in a fun team build or group activity session - the whoops and shrieks ring around the forest as individuals achieve their own personal goals!

Whilst the activity is physical in nature, the primary challenge is to overcome the natural perceived fear of being at height and managing our personal self talk. Valuable roles are given to team members whilst they are on the ground, including the management of the safety ropes.

The high ropes course is one of the many activities at height for outdoor team building programmes at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

The elements on the course include a pole climb, the stepping stones, a series of balancing traverses, the leap of faith and the crate stacking challenge.

High ropes for corporate team building and outdoor team building programmes

The high traverse wire on the high ropes course is a challenge for delegates on outdoor team building programmes

High Traverse

The Pole Climb on the High Ropes Course can be used as a paired challenge for delegates on team building programmes

Pole Climb

A couple attempt to stand on the top of the Pole Climb, one element of the High Ropes course at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

 Pole Climb

Working together to belay individuals on the high ropes course, New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Belaying

The Leap of Faith on the High Ropes Course for outdoor team building, New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Leap of Faith

The crate stacking challenge on the high ropes course, one of the outdoor team programming activities at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Crate stacking

Stepping Stones is one of the challenges on the high ropes course at the New Forest Outdoor Centre, Hampshire

Stepping Stones

The session is supervised by fully-qualified instructors at all times. All the participants in the group are fitted with full climbing equipment and are always attached to a safety rope whilst off the ground.

The High Ropes Challenge is suitable for adults and children over the age of 8. The Low Ropes Course, which comprises of a series of structures just above ground level, is excellent preparation for the challenges of the high ropes course. Indiviudal are able to get used to the feeling of balancing on wires and get comfortable relying on each other before they tackle the challenges higher off the ground.