1. CANOPY TOUR only guests will be led on a 1.5 hour sky trail journey. Upon arrival you will meet your tour guides who will take care of all your needs from beginning to end. The program starts with an introduction to the zip line experience and a comprehensive safety class. Next is the harness and helmet fitting as well as the attachment of our tether systems. Once everyone is outfitted, the guides will lead you up on to the zip line canopy course where they will lead the way from start to finish traveling with you through your entire experience. The course consists of 5 zip lines, 2 sky bridges and brand new for 2010 are the 2 optional climbing elements: the multi-vine traverse and a cargo net obstacle! 1.5 to 2 hours is required. Photos and videos are encouraged! Bring your camera because you will definitely want to capture your canopy tour and zip line experience.
2. CANOPY PLUS Scavenger Hunt – Your search group will work together to piece together clues, overcome obstacles and use compass navigation to locate hidden challenges! The key to successfully navigating our scavenger hunt courses is to work together, think creatively and keep an open mind! The CANOPY PLUS Scavenger Hunt courses span 20 acres of wooded terrain and will test your ability to think and work fast! With CANOPY PLUS Scavenger Hunt you get it all!
- Learn to navigate using map and compass skills
- Trek on our extensive trail system with your fellow adventurers
- Take in the serene beauty of the EMPOWER campus
- AND travel tree to tree on the Zip Line Canopy Tour
This is the perfect bonding experience for families, friends, co-workers, sports teams, birthday party groups or clubs of all kinds. This is also a great way for those who may be hesitant about the CANOPY TOUR experience to acquaint themselves with our facilities while sharing in the “ground” portion of the CANOPY PLUS Scavenger Hunt. This CANOPY PLUS program ranges from 3.5 to 4 hours.
- The “fill up” bucket.
- Task #1…the puzzle.
- Successful navigation always makes you happy!
- Finding the point is only 1/2 the battle!
3. CANOPY PLUS Tree Climb will have you climbing to the canopy of our biggest oak trees! This partner assisted activity is similar to rock climbing but in a tree. As the climber, you will climb to the tree canopy while on belay. The belay is a safety line designed to prevent the climber from falling. It is the belayer’s responsibility to keep the rope out of the way of the climber and to secure the rope as the climber ascends. The climber will use branches and footholds to climb into the forest canopy and to the tree top. Watch out for the obstacles and challenges during your climb! If you make it to the top, you have the option of stepping out on to our rappel platform for a rappel down to the ground! The CANOPY PLUS Tree Climb is an amazingly unique adventure unlike anything you’ve ever experienced!
- Climb as high as you want; 10 feet or 50 feet, it’s up to you!
- Each tree has two climbing lanes giving you the chance to race!
- This ultimate climbing adventure is unlike any other
- AND travel tree to tree on the Zip Line Canopy Tour
4. TREE CLIMB only is also available.
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Maneuvering up the rope swing tree climb.
- Climb on!
- Almost to the top of the white oak!
Testimonial
“We had a wonderful time! We’ve been telling everyone about EMPOWER. Hope to get back there in the near future.”
-Arlene, 53
