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DESIGN & INSTALLATION

Planning and budgeting are two important considerations when developing a challenge course or climbing wall adventure program. We have listened carefully to our clients' most often asked questions and have provided the following information to help guide your planning and investment.

It is important to be aware of the short term and long term costs involved in running a challenge course or climbing wall adventure program. We will work with you to outline the costs specific to your needs, and help you to plan the development of your program over an appropriate period of time.

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SHORT TERM COSTS TO CONSIDER

  • site evaluation, design & planning fee
  • arboreal inspection fee
  • challenge course elements
  • climbing wall structure
  • installation costs
  • climbing equipment
  • training fee
  • woodchips
  • ladders, & equipment storage area

LONG TERM COSTS TO CONSIDER

  • yearly staff training
  • yearly inspection
  • maintenance
  • climbing equipment replacement
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PLANNING STEPS

We will work through the following process with you in the design and installation of your challenge course or climbing wall:

planning steps for challenge course installation An initial meeting (personal or telephone) to discuss your program needs and to answer your questions. planning steps for challenge course installation A site visit is most often completed to survey the projected area for layout and to facilitate the selection of challenge course elements or climbing wall design.
planning steps for challenge course installation Development of a proposal to meet your program and participants' needs and budget. planning steps for challenge course installation Signing of the contract.
planning steps for challenge course installation Installation of your challenge course or climbing wall! planning steps for challenge course installatio Long term supportive relationship that includes leading edge professional consultation, training, inspection, maintenance, and equipment supply.

PLANNING QUESTIONS

Some questions to help guide your initial thinking when planning for your CUI Challenge Course or Climbing Wall Adventure Program

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What type of program do I have?
(day/residential, recreational, educational, therapeutic, training and development.)

What are my goals for using a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program? How will it address the needs of my program and participants?

How will a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program be connected to or integrated with other programs?

What are the ages and what is the age variance of the participants who will be using the challenge course or climbing wall?

What existing challenge course elements or other adventure programs do I have?

What is my experience in managing a Challenge Course/Climbing Wall Adventure Program?

How is the Challenge Course /Climbing Wall Adventure Program likely to be staffed? (e.g. program specialists, all staff.)

Where will the challenge course or climbing wall be situated?

Design

Are there specific elements or activities that I would like to see as part of the challenge course?

Are there any special budget considerations in the short or long term? (e.g. special fund raising project, financing over several years.)

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MORE CLIMBING WALL/CHALLENGE COURSE INFORMATION:
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