Challenge Course
Elevate your team’s spirit and collaboration with the Adventure Leadership Institute’s™ Challenge Course. Experience the thrill of teamwork through dynamic and tailored activities that foster unity and problem-solving skills. Here's what the Challenge Course has to offer.
Customized Team Building
- Programs tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of your group, whether you’re six or 850 strong.
Variety of Activities
- From ground-level puzzles to high-flying zip lines, engage in various challenges that promote community and cooperation.
Elevated Experiences
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Take team dynamics to new heights with elements up to 30 feet off the ground.
Professional Guidance
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Expert facilitators ensure an enriching and memorable team-building journey.
Flexible Scheduling
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Find the perfect time for your group’s adventure.
Challenge by Choice Philosophy
- The OSU Challenge Course abides by a Challenge by Choice philosophy, which enables each participant to determine the type and level of participation that is most appropriate for them.
- While we encourage each group member to challenge themselves, we recognize that not everyone will want to and/or be able to participate in every activity in the same manner.
- Individuals may choose to contribute to the planning and strategizing and not necessarily the physical action of any given activity.
- Utilizing the Challenge by Choice philosophy allows everyone to be involved and to challenge themselves, but at their own pace and in their own way.
- We make every effort to design programs with the specific goals, needs, interests and concerns in mind.
Use Guidelines
Group Size
Our general guideline is that groups should be comprised of a minimum of six and a maximum of 40 participants. These numbers are flexible and depend on the program's specific goals, the group's maturity and the availability of support staff.
Much of our preparation and cost is dependent on the number of participants in your group, so it is important to relay any changes to your group's size as quickly as possible. The number of participants that you indicate when making your reservation is the number we will use for billing purposes.
We make every effort to accommodate an increase in group size but cannot guarantee our ability to do so. Please note that if your group size increases, your balance due may increase to reflect the actual group size. If your number of participants decreases, refer to the cancellation/refund policy below.
Liability Waivers
Each and every participant must complete an assumption of risk form (Spanish language version) prior to delivery of your program. This includes staff accompanying the group. Please note that any participants under the age of 18 are required to have a parent’s or guardian’s signature.
Download the Challenge Course Waiver (English)
Download the Challenge Course Waiver (Spanish)
Facilities, Programs & Services Agreement
Groups that are not a part of the Oregon Higher Education system must complete this formal agreement with Oregon State University and return it at least two weeks prior to the beginning of their program. Oregon State University and other Oregon University System groups are exempt from this requirement.
If your group comes from a formalized organization, outside of the Oregon State University community, you will be asked to submit written proof of liability insurance coverage. Specifics will be provided in an insurance clause in your Facilities, Programs & Services Agreement.
Cancelation / Refund Policy
Programs run rain or shine but may be canceled by the Challenge Course due to severe weather conditions. In such cases, we will call you to discuss rescheduling. If the Challenge Course must cancel your program, you will not be charged for any part of the preparation or delivery.
Payment in full is due two weeks before your scheduled program date. If you need to cancel your program, please do so with as much notice as possible. Programs canceled seven days (one week) from the program date will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 2-6 days of your program date, you will be eligible for a 50% refund. Programs canceled within one day of the date are not eligible for a refund.