ALBERTA NEWSPAPER GROUP PHOTO JUSTIN SEWARD A look at the new rope course at the Dunmore Dugout that has been open for a few weeks now.
Southern Alberta Newspapers
The new rope course at the Dunmore Dugout has been open for a number of weeks and offers people of all ages the challenge of balance, focus and durability.
An interested challenger will be strapped in a harness and begin the 26-attraction rope course by going up stairs through a pole maze before hitting other obstacles including the lily pads, walking on rope bridges and wooden platforms to name a few.
The addition took two and a half years to complete with the purchasing of the structure and a new coat of paint.
“The initial thought was to put this inside this building,” said owner Dan Hamilton.
“Then we realized it was so big, it would be one attraction. You need more than one attraction to keep people coming.”
“We wanted something that was good for everybody. We have a lot in here that’s good for little kids. We wanted more attractions that would get the teenagers and adults involved too.”
To go on the rope course you have to be 44 inches (111 cm) tall while accompanied by a parent, or 48 inches (121 cm) to do it by yourself, he added.
“With it being outside, you feel the element of being free and up in the air,” said Hamilton.
“Some people have the fear of heights. Some people can make it through and some don’t make it through. Then you get the young ones with no fear and they zip through it and have fun just like that.”
The maximum amount of people allowed on the jungle gym like structure is 20 at a time, Hamilton said.
The rope course costs $15 and is open from noon to 7 p.m. and allows unlimited use.
