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‘Time flies’…A popular proverb used in everyday life and, well, quite literally at Go Ape! with our Zip Wires and Tarzan Swings. The last few weeks have been somewhat chaotic at Head Office. We’ve been frantically getting everything booked in, signed off, ordered and packed before we begin Part I of our road trip, which sees [...]

We all know what makes up the perfect Go Ape recipe – One lush, green forest and a healthy dollop of breathtaking scenery; blend with a smattering of tree-top high wires, tricky crossings and zip wires; and finish off with a liberal dose of people in search of their inner Tarzan. With so many pancake [...]

Some of these animals ought to try out of one of our courses and get a Go Ape adventure fix! Tortoises playing Chicken. A tortoise, rather appropriately named Freeway, made his way down the M25 ducking and diving under fast-moving cars. And if that wasn’t enough excitement for him, it turns out that he had [...]

It’s no surprise to read that outdoor exercise is more beneficial than working out in a gym. My 8 mile run today along the sunbathed crest of South Downs Way between Steyning and Storrington cleared my head, lifted my soul, exercised my dog and didn’t empty my wallet. Gyms have their place, but they can’t [...]

So the first Half Term is nearly upon us and the question is: What have you got planned to entertain? Well, it’s an urban jungle out there, so you could do worse than helping your friends, family and colleagues discover their inner ape.  Adventures open in Scotland from 12 February 2011: Beecraigs, nr Linlithgow, West Lothian Our [...]

Plan your perfect adventure at the Outdoors Show 13-16 January 2011 @ ExCel London Last weeks blog focused on ‘adding more adventure’ to your life and making an effort to not only define what adventure means to you, but pursue a few more of your own for 2011. Seems only fitting that The Outdoors Show hits the [...]

New Years Resolution: Add more adventure to your life? adventure [ədˈvɛntʃə] n 1. a risky undertaking of unknown outcome 2. an exciting or unexpected event or course of events There are many quotes about adventure and adventure living, crazy and interesting, thought provoking and inspiring. One that ‘leaps out’ to the Go Ape Tribe is: ”It is [...]

When Diane van Deren discovered she had epilepsy, she took up running to quash the seizures and became one of the world’s top endurance athletes. Her latest challenge is to reach the summit of the highest mountain in the Americas in less than 24 hours. Read her incredible story, and find out how you could win £600 towards your next adventure

Here’s a little sample of what us monkeys have been getting up to in the snow…don’t try this at home! Go Ape enjoy the snow!