ZZZZZ...Definitely Not the Sound of Snoring

In 1990, 900+ feet of galvanized aircraft cable was laid through a forest canopy and strewn over a 150 foot vertical elevation drop. Col. Gene Nervo and and his family would be the guinea pigs for the first flight test of what was to be the longest and fastest zipline in the world.

Fast forward to present day...

The clicking of the pulley and carabiners echo down the mountain as preparations are made. One last breath and off goes the pilot! The reverberation through the anchor poles rev like an engine reaching its redline, matched only by the battle cry of exhilaration as the zipline pilot achieves approximately 35-40 mph.

900 feet of "pure screaming fun" breaks through the atmosphere as the zipliner flies down the mountain. And like a fighter jet landing on an aircraft carrier, the pilot gets caught by the dynamic brake system and sent backwards towards his or her final destination. A group effort is taken underway to retrieve the zipliner and prepare for the next flight...



Come get some!!

TRuC

Here We GO!

Welcome to the Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (WAEL) Blog!

Just a quick note on who we are:

WAEL is...well, a lot of things. Essentially, we're a group comprised of fun loving, hardworking and talented outdoor professionals...and its our lifestyles that shape the place we work.

Throughout the year, we operate as an outdoor adventure and conference center. Most of the activities we do here consists of rockclimbing, rappelling, kayaking, mountain biking, high and low ropes, caving, canoeing, sea kayaking, group development/teamwork and our famous 900' zipline. When the weather gets too cold - although we adhere to the "rain, sun or snow" adventure philosophy, most people come here for school events, business meetings, reunions and full- to small-scale gatherings or parties.
During the summer months, in addition to our year round program, we offer outdoor adventure experiences to youth ages 10 up to 18. These trips are expeditious in nature and are designed to provide opportunities for discovery in many facets of life. Please checkout our official website at wilderness-adventure.com.

So, what's in the new? To start off, I'm excited to announce that WAEL is a proud sponsor of the "No Child Left Inside" movement. "No Child Left Inside" is a coalition founded on the simple goal of "finding new ways to encourage kids to experience nature and learn about the environment," as well as reminding us that life has lot more to offer than TV, computers and video games. Check out their website, it may answer your questions on how to get your kid outside more!

Another recent addition to the WAEL programming is the new "Family Adventure" program. This basically opens up our doors for anyone wanting to come for just a single adventure for themselves or the family, without the obligations of group size and associated costs. Bring the family for a Saturday afternoon on our high ropes adventure course, a fun mountain bike ride, or even a ride on our 900' zipline! Reservations required, please contact us in advance - the earlier the better.

If you've ever used the phrase or had the thought "when I was young, I never wanted to be inside..." then you might want to see just how much our society has changed "since you were young" by going here and reading some of the interesting statistics on the youth of today and the trends that are developing.

Lastly, I'd like to let you know that WAEL is now on Facebook! We made this page for our participants in hopes of staying connected with each other after their experiences at WAEL - and to develop new relationships with others that have been through our programs as well. Add us, get in touch and stay informed! (You have to have a Facebook account to view and join. It's FREE!)

Join us again (subscribe!) in a couple days to read more on who we are and what's happening in the world of WAEL.

Truc