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Written by and Photography by Christi Elflein

Forest Adventure

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

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.

Jack Elflein clips in to the safety harness At the end of the course, the emotions are clear. Each adventurer has a grin from ear to ear and a sense of achievement.

Balancing walk between platforms If you are up for planning your next family adventure, book your reservation online beforehand at www. forestadventure.com.sg. Plan for the experience to take approximately 2 ½ hours. Here are the details on courses and costs: The Kids Course is designed for ages 5 to 9 and costs $39 per child. The Junior Course is designed for those not quite tall enough or just not ready for the Grand Course and costs $39 per person. The Grand Course has a minimum height requirement of 1.45 meters (4.7 ft.) and costs $50 per person ($40 student pricing on weekdays).

Phebe Elflein on the Junior Course zipline

Christi is an urban planner for an architecture firm in Florida. She moved to Singapore and joined AWA in 2019 and loves exploring her new city with her husband and two kids.