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Check Tilikum Schedule for Challenge Course Openings


What is a Challenge Course?High Ropes 01

Tilikum's Challenge Course (sometimes called a ropes course) is a collection of "elements." Each element is built out of ropes, cables, wooden beams and logs and is used to climb up, climb through, climb over, traverse across or balance. These elements are placed anywhere from ground level to 120 feet up in the trees and are designed to facilitate individual and group growth. Tilikum's course is located in an impressive stand of 120-year-old Douglas fir trees. Our course was originally built by Project Adventure Inc. in 1993 and is currently inspected and maintained by Synergo, a Northwest leader in the field of challenge course facilitation, construction, training, and inspection.


"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves."

-- Sir Edmund Hillary



Your ExperienceHigh Ropes 01

Activities on the challenge course are planned for intentional FUN. Each experience is designed to spark group discussions around:

  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Trust
  • Goal Setting
  • Confidence
  • Encouragement
  • Leadership Development
  • Group Bonding
  • And more...

Your experience may include games, initiatives, low elements that focus on group trust and teamwork, or high elements designed to challenge individuals and groups within a controlled risk environment. Participants on the high elements are required to wear harnesses and helmets and are connected to a belay system. All challenge course activities are designed and presented with a great consideration for your psychological, emotional and physical safety.


Partnering with YouHigh Ropes 03

Our challenge course is an excellent teaching tool for many groups. We customize your program to fit the specific goals and needs of your group, enabling you to get the most out of your experience.


Your Choice

Tilikum works under a "choose your challenge' philosophy. 

In all of our activites:

Our FacilitatorsHigh Ropes 04

Each facilitator is carefully trained for leadership and safety on the challenge course to provide your group the highest quality experiential adventure program. All facilitators hold a current certification recognized by the Association for Challenge Course Technology.


Groups who benefit from our Challenge Course:

RatesHigh Ropes 05

Corporate
Full Day: more than 4 hours (up to 8 hours) $100/person
Half Day: 4 hours or less $75/person

* Ask about our Non-profit discount!

 

Zipline (can run approximately 6 participants an hour)                  

Just Zipline - $25                         

Add Zipline to Challenge Course day - $20                

         

** Groups must be a minimum of 10 people and over 10 years of age. Please schedule your challenge course event at least 3 weeks in advance to guarantee the best possible experience.


Information

To schedule a tour of Tilikum or to reserve time on our Challenge Course, contact:

Amy Watson, Challenge Course Manager

Email: amy@camptilikum.org

Phone: (503) 538-2763

We'd love to hear from you!


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