Following on-the-ground instruction,
participants will climb into tall pines trees to
conquer obstacles made of rope and wood 25-35
feet above the ground. Our North Pines course
incorporates nine different elements including
an Inclined Beam Walk, the Wildcat Log,
Cargo Net, Postman's Walk, Tarzan Traverse,
Burma buckets, Wobble Bridge, Burma Bridge
and the exciting Zip Line.
Our
South Pines course offers the challenge of seven
different obstacles placed 25 feet off the
ground. Try the Hour-Glass, the Wobbly Bridge,
the Balance Beam, Flea Jump, Tension Traverse,
Postman's Walk, and the Charlie Chaplin walk
before riding the Zip Line out of the course.
Participants set their own personal challenge as
they move from obstacle to obstacle.
Each task brings new challenges, thrills and
fun. While this is an intense experience,
participants are closely supervised by trained
facilitators and must wear appropriate safety
equipment provided by the Center.
Our
North Pines Course offers new challenges for
beginners and experienced alike!
Climb the Inclined Beam, walk the Wildcat Log,
traverse the Cargo Net, walk the One Line
Bridge, the Multi-Vine and the Burma Bridge.
An exciting ride down the Zip Line at the
end will give you a great finish. While
this is an intense experience, participants are
closely supervised by trained facilitators and
must wear appropriate safety
equipment provided by the Center.
The Climbing Tower
Experience the thrill of a climb on the tallest
outdoor Climbing Tower in Michigan! Our
60-foot Tower has climbs for beginners and
experienced climbers. After a climb to the top,
you can enjoy the view from the top before you
descend to the ground.
The Climbing Wall
Do you want the challenge of climbing a 28-foot
vertical cliff but do not want to travel
1,000 miles to do it? Come to the Howell
Conference and Nature Center!
We
have created our own cliff to test the skills
you will learn from our knowledgeable
instructors. The best thing about our cliff is
that it is double-sided; one side provides
excitement for beginning climbers while the
other challenges even experienced climbers.
Participants are taught the fundamentals of rock
climbing and then test their abilities on the
Wall. Everyone climbs as far as they are able.
Reaching the top may be the goal, but the joy of
climbing involves much more. See for yourself!
Of course, safety is always our major concern.
All participants use our gear and are closely
supervised. This wall is a
great introduction to rock climbing. It gives
beginning climbers a shorter and easier route to
develop their climbing techniques.
Zip
Line
Our
free-standing 500-foot Zip Line is an exciting
ride. After participants put on their
seat harness and helmet, they listen to a safety
orientation to the Zip Line. The ride begins
at the top of a hill and crosses over a valley.
Initiatives
Who says you have to climb trees or walls to
challenge yourself? Not us! We have a course for
Land Lubbers, too, but it isn't a piece of cake.
Here's the scenario: Your plane has just crashed
on a deserted jungle island in the South
Pacific. Your group must make it to the highest
point on the island to signal for help. Along
the way, are obstacles ranging from one to three
feet off the ground. Your group will
encounter such things as the Alligator Swamp,
Cobra Island, the Giant Spider Web as well as
other "dangerous" situations demanding group
cooperation,
problem-solving, and moderate physical effort to
"survive." This program may have imaginary
circumstances, but the rewards are real.
Participants earn self-confidence and develop
important skills to become an effective team
member.
Your
school, church, family group or organization can
enjoy one or all three of these
programs in a day's outing. Call us and we will
help you plan the perfect event for
your group's ages and interests. |
