The Biggest Ropes Challenge Course in California

There are various activities involved in the ropes course. All of these exciting elements require trust building, effective communication skills, and mutual support for total success. High elements of the ropes challenge course rise up 40 feet above the ground; and low elements are at ground level. Some challenges may involve physical activity, while others focus mainly on problem solving and creative thinking.

The high elements are the ones most remembered by participants because of the drama and complete exhilaration that is experienced. High element activities allow individuals to take personal risks and overcome fears while co-workers/friends/peers provide verbal support. Some of the skills acquired through high element activities include confidence, mental discipline and self-reliance.

Corporate leaders are drawn to our ropes course because of its long-term effectiveness in the workplace. Through the ropes course, the company has paved the way for executives to learn something new about themselves. After a day at the Spencer Escape, all participants can expect to feel a new and profound sense of confidence. In a matter of hours, they discover the difference between what they think they can accomplish and what they can actually do, both individually and as team players.

What about the rest of the challenge course?
We have developed an amazing course for you. The zip line is a 300+ foot cable that is set on top of a 40-foot tall pole. The pole itself is on a 100-foot hill.

We've recently added the equipment specifically designed for the Los Angeles Police Department S.W.A.T. team. Test your skills.

You will be towed to the top of the cable (or at a point that is just right for you) and then you release the tow rope and zoom down the cable until the braking system at the other end gently slows you to a stop. It's all thrill, and no skill!

The rock climbing wall is 20 feet high and has an auto-belay system for safety. Two climbers can use the wall at one time. This allows for a fun race if desired.

Our cargo net climb is 18 feet tall and is an "up and over" design. It also utilizes an auto belay system for safety.

"The Beast" is the creation of John Spencer Ellis. It combines an incline monkey bar, traversing climbing wall, incline set of rings, device for rock climbing training, two rope ladders and a knotted climbing rope. Making it from one end to the other is extremely challenging for all ability levels. You may always just do one or two segments at a time.

The six-foot wall is moderate in difficulty. You may choose to use the small "helper steps" and rope if needed.

Other aspects of the challenge course include a high-step obstacle, a 16' long monkey bar, three 18' pole climbs, islands in the sky, a trapeze, an inverted commando crawl up a rope, three sets of pull-up bars and the big step ladder.

Spencer Escape and the Northwoods Resort have teamed up to offer you an even more comprehensive package. Our strategic alliance provides your group with sleeping accommodations, a grand ballroom, multiple meeting rooms and more. Northwoods can even make box lunches for your day's event at Spencer Escape. Our facility is just a 15 minutes drive away.

Spencer Escape can accommodate teambuilding events for groups up to 40.

Sorry, we do not offer youth programs!