High ropes

Description
High ropes involves the use of an adventure course where users are attached to ropes at a height above the ground, with various exercises that allow individuals to physically challenge themselves.

Who is it suitable for?
Some centres may have lower age limits but typically Cubs/Scouts upwards

How to run/provide high ropes

There are 2 ways of running High ropes in Scouting. These are:

Scout-led activity - running high ropes yourself or using someone else in Scouting
Externally-led activity - running high ropes using an external provider

Factsheets on high ropes

The following activity factsheets are relevant to this activity:

FS120000 Risk Assessment
FS120007 Joint Adventurous Activities with Girlguiding
FS120013 Joint activities with other organisations - except Girlguiding
FS120075 InTouch
FS120081 Activity Information Form
FS120423 High Ropes
FS120427 Climbing - auto belays and mobile walls
FS120429 Guidance for developing an operating manual for high ropes activities
High Ropes FAQs

Rules on high ropes

The following activity rules are relevant to this activity:

Rule 9.1 Activity Rules - Application
Rule 9.2 Preparations
Rule 9.3 InTouch
Rule 9.4 Risk Assessment
Rule 9.5 Emergency Procedure
Rule 9.9 Use of External Centres and Instructors
Rule 9.78 High Ropes Activities
Rule 9.79 Permanent High Ropes Activities
Rule 9.80 Temporary High Ropes Activities