Adirondack Extreme Adventure

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35 Westwood Forest Lane
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-494-7200

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Adirondack Extreme Adventure Description

Look waaaaay up in the trees. There are … people! This jungle gym on steroids equips brave souls with harnesses and caribiners and sends them high into the treetops (we're talking 70-feet up) where they navigate all manner of obstacles, from tarzan swings and ziplines to log leaps and tightropes. It's a physical challenge, a leap of faith, and, depending on your disposition, either a ton of fun, or a visit to crazyville. On the other hand, even those who prefer to keep their feet on the ground will find watching these daredevils a heck of a good time.

Kid Tips

Toddlers & Pre-K: Definitely not for them. But, there is a small playground to accompany them on while older sibs hit the heights

School-Age Kids: Make sure they use the bathroom first as fear + surprise = accidents.

Pre-Teens & Teens: Levels must be ascended in order, and the higher ones get pretty intense. Make sure they know they can opt out if it gets to be too much. Free-standing ziplines make fun diversions for those who have had enough.

Planning Notes

Economy minded. Climbers can save $10 each if they start early (before 9 a.m.) or later (after 3 p.m.). Check the Web site for additional discounts, and make sure to print all coupons as they are required to get the discount.

Reservations recommended. For safety reasons, groups are limited in number. Walk-ons are accepted, but you may have to wait. Those with reservations should arrive 30-minutes prior to climbing time.

Full-day event. Climbers must first get outfitted with a harness, take a brief safety sesion and then go for a lessons and a trial run on a demo course. Climbing all five levels can take four hours or more. And, don't plan to race through. Do yourself a favor and leave plenty of time to enjoy.

Be prepared. Appropriate clothing is required. That means sneakers, no jewelry, hair tied back and snug-fitting clothing with no hanging pieces. Bring climbing gloves, or buy them at the entrance for $3 a pair.

Size matters. To qualify for the yellow track, you'll need to be at least age 7, and stretch to 4-foot-7: with your arms fully extended. You'll need to reach your arms to 5-foot-11 to climb the junior/adult track.

Know your limits. Staff members are trained to rescue and lower you in the event you, um, chicken out. A better bet: look for detours that allow you to "descend with dignity" before you hit your limit.

Plan ahead. Parents who can't make the leap themselves can ask about hiring private guides for their younger kids.

Accept the inevitable. Moms and dads should expect to be humbled by their kids prowess. In other words, prepare to be totally whooped.

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