High Ropes Climbing

Test Your Limits!

Looking to overcome your fear of heights or push yourself to new limits? Then a high ropes course might just be the answer! Standing on a 35-foot high pole, ready to jump and grab a trapeze bar, will surely help to redefine your boundaries.

With high ropes climbing, you’ll experience a new awareness of the placement of your limbs, the agility of your body, and the single-mindedness that only the outdoors can bring. The day is all about challenging yourself and building camaraderie with a group of active New Yorkers.

Take this opportunity to work through 10 high rope elements and use your cunning and intuition, as a group, to conquer a selection of the 36 low ropes course. You will have the entire day to discover new heights as you tread across the cat walk, work your way across the multi-vine traverse, rip up the flying squirrel or climb the suspended vertical “play pen.” (All safely roped in, of course.)

What are High Ropes?

High Ropes activities are challenging physical agility exercises which take place above two meters and involve some form of belay or safety rope.

Many High Ropes activities are similar to Low Ropes, just that they occur at greater height. However in High Ropes there are also Ascending and Descending activities in addition to Traversing at height. For example, Tree or Pole Climbing is a common method of Ascent and the “zip line” or “flying fox” is a popular method of Descent (especially if you land in water on a hot day!).

You’ll experience a new awareness of the placement of your limbs, the agility of your body, and the single-mindedness that only the outdoors can bring. Focus each and every muscle to stay balanced above the ground and your own mental prowess to get through a day’s worth of challenge courses. This completely customizable trip will include access to the high ropes and the low ropes. (Did we mention the Zip Line?)

Event Intensity Level

This trip is Intensity Level 3. Read a full description of all levels.

Event Details

Bring Lunch and water
Wear Comfortable athletic clothing (weather-appropriate) and athletic shoes or hiking boots.
Departure Time 8:00 AM (meet at 7:45 AM to sign-in)
Return Time Approximately 6:00 PM
Departure/Return Location Our passenger vans depart from the NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway. (Subways to 72nd Street: 1, 2, 3).

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Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Overview

Adventures at All Skill Levels

We offer adventures for everyone, no matter what your skill level. This guide will help you decide which trip is right for you.

Activity

How long (in hours) you may be active every day during the trip.
Distances

You should feel confident that you would be able to complete these distances every day of your trip.
Surfaces

What types of terrain you may encounter and should be prepared for on your trip.
Elevation Change

The largest elevation change you may encounter on your trip.
Altitude

The highest elevation you may reach on your trip.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 1

Laid-Back, Unhurried, Restful

Welcome to the outdoors! These trips are designed to introduce you to new challenges and new adventurers. Take in the scenery, tackle moderate elevation, experience some local flavor, and enjoy your day out of the office.

Activity

You can expect to be active for one to three hours. Take a long walk around Central Park to make sure you’re comfortable being outdoors and active for at least a two-hour period.
Distances

For our Level 1 trips, you’ll be walking or hiking less than three miles. Think about this distance in terms of the width of Manhattan. Walking from the Hudson to the East River via 14th street is just under two miles.
Surfaces

You’ll be walking on flat terrain. This means there will be limited rocks and a few tree roots.
Elevation Change

There will be little or no elevation change on this trip. To simulate the change in elevation, trying walking three flights of stairs and back.
Altitude

Less than 3,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 2

Easy Active — Perfect for Active First-Timers

Level 2 trips will give you a taste of what hiking is all about. Test yourself on intermediate terrain, including light rock scrambles and ascending multiple peaks. The trips will invigorate you and inspire you to continue strengthening your hiking skills.

Activity

You can expect to be active for four to six hours. Prepare for the trip by jogging three miles around Central Park.
Distances

Plan on getting starter miles under your belt. You’ll be doing up to six miles on this trip. You can imagine this distance in terms of the full Central Park loop, which is 6.1 miles.
Surfaces

You’ll be hiking on rolling terrain. You can expect rock surfaces, steeps, roots and small boulders.
Elevation Change

There could be up to an accumulative 1,500 feet per day.
Altitude

From sea level to 6,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 3

Moderate — for Novices and Above

Level three hikes will challenge you with a faster pace and longer distances. This hard work allows you to see more terrain and higher vistas. You should expect to be tired and fulfilled on the van ride home.

Activity

We’ll be out on the trails for five to eight hours. Prepare for this trip by maintaining your daily fitness regime that includes both cardio and strength.
Distances

Be ready to cover some serious distance. We may hike up to ten miles today before heading back to the city. This is the distance between Battery Park and Washington Heights in Manhattan.
Surfaces

We’ll be walking on rolling or mountainous terrain. This will require navigating various rock faces and trail conditions including steep inclines and uneven ground.
Elevation Change

There could be up to 2,000 feet per day.
Altitude

From sea level to 10,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 4

Vigorous — Recommended for Fit Travelers with Basic Skills

Deep inside you is a desire to push past your limit. On these hikes you’ll be challenged by some of the steepest elevations and technical terrain available. These trips are for endurance athletes and those who wish to push their physical abilities.

Activity

You can expect to be active for six to nine hours. You can best prepare for a Level 4 trip by maintaining your intense fitness regiment, trying to get your mile time below 7 minutes, and hiking consistently on the weekends.
Distances

Level 4 hikes can be up to 16 miles. This is the distance between Wall Street and Yonkers.
Surfaces

These trails will be mountainous with exposed terrain, uneven trails and steep ascents/descents. Most hikes will require not only hiking boots but also additional gear like hiking poles and headlamps.
Elevation Change

There could be elevation change of up to 3,000 feet per day and possible altitude.
Altitude

From sea level to 14,000 feet.

Intensity Levels

This event or trip is Intensity Level 3.

Level 5

Strenuous — Very Fit or Experienced Travelers

Prepare yourself for the ultimate outdoor experience. If you yearn to touch the sky and think the rewards outweigh the risks and extreme conditions, this is what you’re looking for. Over the course of multiple days you will be called upon to prove you belong among the best.

Activity

You should be ready for at least ten hours a day of pain, challenge, and constant small victories.
Distances

You should expect to be hiking for at least twelve miles a day. Prepare for this by racing in triathlons, training for a marathon and up keeping your hiking skills.
Surfaces

On Level 5 trips you will be trekking in remote mountains with exposed terrain and loose features.
Elevation Change

There could be elevation change of 5,000 feet per day.
Altitude

Altitude change could also reach up to 14,000 feet.

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