ropes course

ropes course
 n.— «The six towers, reaching 42 feet at their tallest, are for what’s called a ropes course. The idea behind the course is to promote leadership and teamwork skill.» —“Course at Cottage Lake Park to teach leadership, teamwork” by Peyton Whitely Seattle Times (Washington) Oct. 5, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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