Adventure Idea for you to try #1

One of the first adventure activities you should try is a high ropes course. Public High ropes courses are popping up all over the world. There is very good chance there is one within a few hours’ drive of you.  

These are structures with various challenges like balance beams, rope bridges, and tight ropes. They are usually between one and three stories high. The participants are clipped into a safety harness. If you have any fear of heights, this course will allow you to push it safely. This takes advantage of a concept in adventure called perceived risk. Because you are high up, the limbic system in your brain will tell you you’re in danger. Yet, the safety equipment makes it impossible to fall off.

One operator I talked to said approximately 1/3rd of the population suffers from a fear of heights. This has got to be one of the most fun ways to conquer a fear of heights ever. A high ropes course lets you confront both physical and mental barriers, get some exercise, and build self-confidence. When you step onto a balance beam or rope bridge three stories up, you gain confidence. You know you can take the necessary steps to face any challenge.