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Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
Category: Active Life Climbing Climbing [Edit]
35 Westwood Forest LnBolton Landing, NY 12814
(518) 494-7200
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
6 reviews for Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
6 reviews in English
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Review from Donna H.
Miami, FL
8/8/2010 1 photo
Ok, so let me just tell you that the last time I exercised was maybe a few months ago. When I mean a few months ago I really mean probably a year ago.
I'm gun-ho about doing anything out of the ordinary though so when my boyfriends family decided to do this action pack military style adventure course my boyfriend was a bit hesitant and I would rather go ride horses because well, its what I knew how to do already. It was 6 of us that went on to partake in this extreme adventure.
When I got there I saw little old ladies, children and older gents. I thought to myself... "really, this is an action packed extreme course?"
We get to the front desk and sign in. We're given an option of prices which varied. http://www.adirondacke...
First they give you a harness to wear so you wont fall from 60 feet up in the trees. Which I didn't know we would be going up that high. That's still not an issue though. But misleading to a smartass that thinks she can do anything if old ladies and children are flying through the course that you see in the front of the sitting area.
The guide checks my harness and makes sure that I didn't screw anything up. Sweet. I'm ready to rip this place apart, get over with it and go find a place that has lattes or any other form of coffee.
After giving us the safety talk we head on over to the demo area. My group, being an awesome group flew through the instructional course and we were ready to rip through this.
Mistake number one: Just because you think the course in the front was the main course, you are sadly mistaken. That was the kids course and that went up in the air 15 feet! That was FOR KIDS! Im screwed.
The five courses here for adults are:
* GREEN = Minimum Elevation/Minimum Skill
* BLUE = Medium Elevation/Medium Skill
* SILVER = Advanced Elevation/Medium Skill
* RED = Advanced Elevation/Advanced Skill
* BLACK = Advanced Elevation/Advanced Skill
All courses are optional. There are guides all throughout the entire facility and you are harnessed into the guide lines for safety. In case you fall, lose your footing, arms tire out and you would rather the harness carry your weight so you can get the heck out of there. Ok the last part was a no no. They even tell you not to do that but at the time it was wishful thinking. In case you can not complete the course and you need help getting down a guide will assist you.
First course was in my opinion was the most difficult. You are not use to the swaying logs, bridges and wires for walking on. As time goes on, you catch on to your ability to maneuver through that and smoothly get to the next section.
As you get more inside the courses you start to notice that... "holy cow I'm really high up in the trees!" You are now 60 feet high in the trees. I'm not afraid of heights, but wow this was different. The only difficult part I think in the first four courses was the rope swing. There was no grip on the rope to hold on to so it was a bit difficult to not feel scared about falling, even though I was quite secured with the harness. The climbing, wire walking, zip lining were so much fun.
Finally got to the fourth course and I was completely drained. I have no upper body strength so I was extremely tired already by the time I got to this course.
This course really challenges you mentally and physically. It was a ton of fun though. I didn't bother with the last course (black). I had already in my mind told myself that I was too tired and I knew my limitations. My boyfriend did it though and he completed the course in under an hour.
One of the guides beat the course in under 30 minutes and by course I mean all FIVE courses. It took us three and a half hours. I'm going back next year to do all five courses. -
Review from Megan E.
7/10/2011
This is exactly as the title would suggest it is an extreme adventure course. You can travel through 5 different courses, starting with low difficulty and not too far off the ground and then moving up to extremely difficult and high. I'm quite proud of myself for making it to Red which is the second to last level.
Its about 45 dollars to sign up for the entire course, and you have the option to buy gloves for 3 dollars (I absolutely suggest this!, I'm so glad that I bought them, and I went with people who didn't and they wished they had! so do it!). You are suppose to make reservations which we did, but then we arrived early so they let us in a little earlier (THANK YOU). Our reservation times were for 12:30 we got in at 11:30. I would suggest going later in the day, or not on a weekend because as much as I love kids, trying to do a ropes course with little rugrats yelling at you to go faster, or jumping on the bridge after you is not my idea of a good time. So I'd rather return when the kids were at a minimum, and the more people that you are with the more people on each bridge you need to put, and its easier to do alone.
So first they teach you how to strap yourself in, you must be attached to the course at all times, or they will warn you. Two warnings and your done. Also if you ever get stuck they will take you down if you call for Guide three times. (this happens a lot, especially on the black course..the final course). There were a lot of places I thought I couldn't make it and then did. Its a really good place to challenge yourself and see what you can do. I didn't take the final course because it says you need to be in extremely good physical condition and well I'm not. Also its a ton of upper body strength which I know I'm lacking. My two friends went and did it and it looked so challenging and they looked completely exhausted after. One of my friends even needed to be saved close to the end because her arms just couldn't handle it. The Guides don't mind saving you, but they also tell you that they wish you'd know your limits..which is why I didn't do black. I think I'd try again if I though I could get close to to the end.
We spent about 5 hours at the course, and that was just going from course to course and straight through. So depending on what time of day you go, it may take all day. We got held up by a lot of people because the place was packed. Also if you go, I get that you paid 45 dollars, I get that this is YOUR adventure, but if your going on a weekend, when its busy, you can't hold everyone up by being the only one on each course. YOUR NOT ALLOWED TO, they yell at you for it, so don't do it, also its rude. -
Review from Matthew K.
PECK SLIP, NY
8/25/2011
The super-coolest ropes course place ever. Well-run place with friendly guides and a badass collection of really cool stuff, way up high in the trees. My son and I did all 5 courses and were whipped by the end - seriously challenging and fun.
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Review from D L.
Johnson City, NY
6/1/2010
This adventure course is super fun! It is well groomed, safe, and well equipped with staff in case someone decides not to continue of may have a question about any of the strategies. The price is right for the 5 course adventure...don't expect too easy here. There are 5 levels, you must begin at the first level and swing, climb, or zip line several times before reaching the next course. As you continue, it gets more challenging and difficult. There is a need for upper body strength in order to feel confidant to proceed to each obstacle. There is also a childrens course....looks like the kids were doing better than some of the adults at times!
You will need fingerless gloves which you can purchase there for $3 and later give to someone else if you are feeling generous when you're all done. Or you can BYO.
I recommend going with several friends, you will have a ball! -
Review from Lorraine S.
Beverly, MA
8/14/2011 3 photos
Great adventure for all , well run and challenging ...
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Review from Erin W.
Washington, DC
7/29/2010
I would give this place six stars if I could. Or more, for that matter. SUCH a challenging and fun place to spend a morning or afternoon climbing, swinging, and using your muscles amidst the treetops. Have come here now two years in a row during our family vacation to Bolton Landing, and have loved it each time. The place is so incredibly professional and well-run, and no matter what our physical ability, everyone in the family always manages to have a blast and challenge ourselves. Love it, and looking forward to next year already.
