Foggy Bottom Bivouac (All Aboard Platforms)
The groups is challenged to get as many people on  the wooden platform as possible, balance and hold for a specific count. But be warned- this element is more challenging then it sounds! 
- Brings the entire team together, promotes full participation, communication and creative problem solving.

Martha's Snow Shoes (Trolleys)
Four 8ft lengths of timber with holes drilled for 32 hand ropes provide the vehicle for transporting a group through an obstacle course. As the group contemplates crossing the restricted area without touching the ground, they must figure out how to use their Snow Shoes to work together to move in unison.
- Shifts focuss from individual to team goals while using, coordination, communication, creative problem solving and cooperation.

Washington's Crossing (Islands)
A Series of three wooden platforms (one 4ft x 4ft, one 3ft x 3ft, one 2ft x 2ft) and two to three wooden planks make up this element. The group must find a way to move from one platform to the next using only the materials provided and their creativity.                   - Focuses on collaboration, strategy, communication and the importance of a common vision.

Hippo Rapids (Whale Watch)
This element is made up of a 6ft x 12ft platform resting on  a 6in x 6in x 8ft post. The group's goal is to balance the strucute without touching the ground while getting all of their members onto the platform.
- Patience, commitment, communication,creative strategy and coordination are all emphasized on this element.

Big George's Ski Pole (Giant's Finger)
This element consists of a 6in x 6in post that rises approximately 10-11ft above ground. The group must work together to get the ring off of the giant ski pole without touching the post.
- Encourages creativity in overcoming external obstacles and diversification of the roles that team members play.

Colonial Crevasse (T.P. Shuffle)
Two 4in x 6in x 10ft planks of wood rest on 4in x 4in x 2ft supports to create this element. The group must rearange themselves by specific criteria while remaining on the element without touching the ground. This is another element that is much more challenging than it looks!                                      - Focuses on individual diversity, the importance of adaptability, communication and creative problem solving

Mount SUMMIT (The Wall)
A challenge course is not complete without this classic element! See how efficiently your entire group can safely get up and over the 12ft, smooth-sided wall.     -Promotes support, trust, communication, commitment to the group and mutual respect. 

GWeb (4-sided - Spider Web)
The group must try to get through the web without touching any web material. As each web opening is used by a participant, it is closed to further passage by anyone else until all are safely through.
- Emphasizes the need for diversity, cooperative planning, communication, full group participation and trust.

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GW Falls (Trust Fall Platform)
This element consists of a wooden platform built 3.5ft above the ground. One at a time, group members ascend the platform to fall backwards into the arms of their group.                                                                     - Strengthens trust within the team, opens issues of commitment and encourages members to be mutually supportive.

Foxhall Foxhole (The Electric Portal)
A 2ft wide octagon made of PVC pipe that is suspended between two 4in x 4in posts makes up this element. The group must get each member up and through the portal without touching the sides.
- This element builds trust, and ecourages mutual support among group members, communication and creative problem solving.

Buff and Blue Boulder Dash (The Muse)
This element is best described as Garden patio stones arranged across a stretch of ground. Groups must use two planks of wood (and a lot of creativity!) to help them cross to the other side without touching the ground.
- Emphasizes creative problem solving, teamwork and communication