Travis & Sarah,
I’ve been on 2 of these types of courses in my adult life (Mankato State University, Oakridge in Chaska), and I have to say that what you have created is as creative and dynamic as anything I have seen. You have more activities than most, the construction is top notch, and the setting is beautiful.

Although I was not able to participate (I will this summer), I did watch as you both prepared and briefed the participants for the course. I felt you were very engaging, professional, efficient, and thorough. I could tell that the safety of the participants was very important to you and the team. It gave me a lot of comfort, as a parent and a husband, to know that Justin and Charla would be just fine up on the course.

What I love about these types of activities is that they allow people to experience things that are completely beyond normal life. I know that when people challenge themselves to climb high, let go of solid ground, etc, they do develop more confidence, more resolve, greater strength of mind, and they become stronger people. For some, the change might last only a few weeks, for others, it lasts a lifetime.

My son Justin has been on the ropes course at Eagle Bluff as part of a school activity. When he returned from his trip I didn’t really notice a difference in him. In comparison, after being on the Character Challenge Course, I have seen a difference in Justin. He does have more confidence and he has opened up in subtle ways with me.? I can’t wait to get there this summer and spend time with Justin on the course as I know it will further develop our bond as father and son.

Good Luck,

Jeff Eccles

Eagle Beach Resort Guest