High Elements Challenge Course Play Day - Jun 2026

📅 14 June 2026 | 📍 Sign in to download the location

This type of challenge includes the use of ropes, harnesses, and technical climbing equipment, for activities anywhere from 5 to 50 feet off the ground. The high elements give participants a chance to stretch their comfort zone, metaphorically and physically stepping past perceived limits, and “reaching new heights” while being supported by a professional belayer and their team members. Our facilitators ensure the emotional safety of every climber, using positive encouragement that matches the individual goals of each person. For some high elements, we invite team members to assist with a group belay system which means they are responsible for physically supporting a climber.

The centerpiece of the Hoffman Challenge Course is a 64-foot high replica of Cornell's McGraw Tower, complete with "tree fort" platform, rappelling stations, a 400-foot double Zipline, and a 40-foot Giant Swing. The Hoffman Challenge Course has more than 20 high elements including Balance Beams, Leap of Faith Poles, a Flying Squirrel, Islands in the Sky and many more!

The fee to participate is $50 and you'll get a link to pay after you sign up.

Need transportation from campus?

Meet at Bartels Hall at 10am and we'll drive up in a Cornell van.

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Event Details: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/rsvp?id=2307103