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Forest Adventure
Written by and Photography by Christi Elflein
As a family, we’ve conquered several ropes courses and ziplines and we’ve enjoyed them all. Each one has been a bonding experience, an adrenaline thrill and a confidence booster. When I learned about the Forest Adventure aerial obstacle course at Bedok Reservoir Park, I knew both of my kids would be up for it. It was an adventure and it did not disappoint. Forest Adventure is more than your average ropes course. First, the setting is serene. The adventure course sits alongside and over the Bedok Reservoir. The course winds through the forest, giving you a true treetop experience. Second, the course is not just a rope balancing exercise; it also includes several ziplines and a Tarzan rope swing, spicing up the level of thrill. There are three loops with varying difficulty, ranging from just a few feet off the ground (the Kids Course) to several stories high (the Junior and Grand Courses). You can choose whether you want to play it safe or are up for an adrenaline rush. My teenager and I chose the Grand Course and my middle schooler and her friends conquered the Junior Course (which was only a few feet lower and very similar to the Grand Course). All three loops require you to muster
The Grand Course at Forest Adventure
Jack Elflein clips in to the safety harness
between tree trunks and fly through the air. The thrilling reward is worth it, and the risk is only perceived. You are safely harnessed and latched in using a carabiner on a continuous belaying system. -- 14 --
At the end of the course, the emotions are clear. Each adventurer has a grin from ear to ear and a sense of achievement. AWA Magazine - Jan/Feb 2021
