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Experience the true meaning of pressure! The Battle of the Bridges has been called “Wile E. Coyote meets Frank Lloyd Wright”. Get the picture? No? Okay I’ll lay it out for you. The Battle of the Bridges is one of the dastardliest challenges ever designed by the minds of the Broadmoor Leadership Center. We’ve applied a huge dose of testosterone and a tsunami of Jolt Cola to design this building challenge to end all building challenges. Teams are provided with the materials and tools to build a bridge spanning a 2-foot wide river.  What materials, what tools you say? Each team is equipped with a Black & Decker workmate, power drill, saws, screwdrivers, wire rope, worktables, lumber, screws, and other construction items.  Once the design and construction is complete, the bridges, along with a can of soda (cleverly disguised as an atomic fuel cell), are placed in the Atomic Pulverizer; a pneumatic ram, powered wedge robot capable of applying enough force to crush a small tank. The angst of the group, watching the Pulverizer slowly extend its evil looking ram towards its next bridge victim is palpable. The fiendish machine measures the amount of force the bridge supports before the can of soda under the bridge finally explodes all over the blast shields. Teams must make a myriad of decisions regarding the design of their bridge, location of their support towers and a host of other issues during construction. Scoring is not only based on the pressure the bridge supports but also the width of the span, efficient use of materials and quality of construction. This is an exercise in collaboration, inventory control, speed, creativity, building skills and many other key challenges found in business situations every single day. The Atomic Pulverizer will teach your team the meaning of PRESSURE! PRICE AND AVAILABILITY Price: Prices vary based on group size Duration: 2 hours Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Taking a property dispute to the next level in the Domestic Demolition! Imagine building a beautiful family home nestled amidst rolling hills and manicured lawns of The Broadmoor…nice? No way. After it is built, you realize you and the neighbors are simply incompatible. The solution, talk it out and come to some agreement, or pull out your secret weapon, the Domestic Demolition Cannon. You decide the only way to recover your view and regain your piece of mind is demolition.  Little did you know, your neighbors have the same plan, they decide to try and level your newly constructed home by using a high velocity projectile cannon. The only recourse…level theirs! In this game, each team will build a palatial scale model of their ideal home out of material provided. Then it will be placed on the firing range to become cannon fodder. During this unforgettable game, teams build a structure out of the materials provide. The materials may include foam core, dowels, epoxy, yardsticks, or other similar items. The finished houses are anywhere from 1-3 feet tall and exhibit the constructing team’s uniqueness. Once built, we move them to our firing range where teams have a chance to demolish each other’s creations using custom designed pneumatic cannons that fire everything from tennis balls to eggs.   Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Welcome to the world of paintball. During your stay at The Broadmoor, experience one of the fastest growing sports in America. During the Paintball Challenge, you and your team will feel the excitement grow as we discuss safety and game rules, and are issued gear and paintball markers. During your two hours at The Broadmoor Outfitters paintball course, you will participate in multiple game scenarios. These games might include capture the flag, where teams compete to be the first to retrieve the opposing team’s flag, or elimination, a timed game where the team with the most members left at the end of a predetermined time, wins. The price per person includes everything needed to enjoy the competition. Each team member will receive a semi-automatic paintball gun, paintballs, and a face shield. So, strap on your goggles on and feel the excitement of the pursuit! Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

If you’re looking for a great way to experience the Colorado mountains — or a really fun way to get your heart pumping — come give Orienteering a try. Known as “the thinking man’s running game,” Orienteering is a fast-paced and exciting challenge that tests your map and compass reading skills. Following a brief instruction period on either map and compass or GPS principles, teammates must work together to collaboratively navigate a preset course through the woods. Once you’ve reached a checkpoint marked on a detailed map, you punch your card with a distinct punch, available only at that checkpoint. In order to succeed, teams must rely on the skills and knowledge of their teammates. Upon completion of the course, the facilitator has an opportunity to explore with the group, their leadership styles, the way they reacted to ambiguity, and their overall group decision making process. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Sparking energy through team synergy! Everyone knows the company with the greatest fire or passion is often the most successful. What is preventing your teams’ success? A common road block to success is inter-departmental competition. In today’s competitive business market, teams often forget the synergy that comes from collaboration and tend to automatically compete with their key associates.  Fun, exhilarating and mentally demanding, FireQuest is designed to spotlight the importance of collaboration and demonstrate the natural tendency of most teams to unnecessarily compete. After an introduction to the program concepts, teams are introduced to many new challenges, all designed to promote inter-team collaboration. As teams learn the skills necessary to use a GPS unit, and then locate specific locations around the resort property, they experience the importance of utilizing the natural skills of each team member. During FireQuest, team members must seek out a variety of checkpoints that are assigned different values determined by ease of access, distance and difficulty, while racing against the clock. Planning and communication are vital for success. While completing the GPS course, each team collects the tools necessary to build a small fire using flint and steel. In order to successfully start the fire, a team must utilize every piece retrieved. Much like the workplace team, if one element is under used or missing, success can be near impossible to achieve.  After an extensive debrief, teams will understand the natural tendency to compete automatically, even when competition is unnecessary.  As a reminder of the lessons learned, each team member takes home a custom designed fire kit to help reinforce the lessons learned. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Fun, exhilarating and mentally demanding, The Broadmoor Race is definitely one of our most popular team-building activities. Based on the sport of adventure racing, The Broadmoor Race requires a group to work together, collaborating to develop a strategy to accumulate the most points. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability! Price: Price varies depending on format Duration: 2-6 hours  

High power water rockets, secret clues, team building, and an afternoon of fun. This exciting afternoon starts with a quest to decode the secrets of The Broadmoor history. With our free app, your team will have to decipher the clues as you find many unique Broadmoor locations. Find the picture of early American settlers or the history of dusty bottles and you will be rewarded greatly. As you visit each location you will collect tokens which can be exchanged for the equipment necessary to build a high powered water rocket. Once you have all of your equipment, you must design the highest flying rocket! Pick your strongest team member to pressurize the rocket to the ideal pressure. Watch in amazement as the rockets you have constructed reach the 200 ft mark. This activity is one you will remember. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Explore the hidden depths of our local cave! Enjoy the natural wonders of this beautiful, historic landmark. Marvel at the grandeur of the undeveloped sections of the cave. Be prepared to get dirty with this tour as we will be down low, crawling through small passageways lit only by your headlamp. Your group will enjoy this private caving excursion deep into one of the highest caves open to the public. Forget the well traveled paths most guests choose to travel. This is a truly unforgettable experience. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

Looking for a new challenge in a new environment? Join your coworkers for an exciting afternoon of climbing! Join your skilled climbing guide and spend a couple hours at some of the local climbing hot spots which may include North Cheyenne Cañon or Red Rock Canyon. During this experience, you will get to climb several routes. We set up a wide set of routes to accommodate all levels of climbers, beginners - advanced. This experience has been designed for for a large or small group wanting to offer an exciting activity during their stay at the Broadmoor. All equipment is provided; all you need to bring is a sense of adventure and a willingness to have fun. 2020 PRICING AND AVAILABILITY Price: $183+ per participant Duration: 3.5 hours Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!

GOLD CAMP BIKING TOUR Have you ever wondered what The Broadmoor looks like from a thousand feet above? A ride with spectacular vistas and a gradual downhill slope allows participants to enjoy all of the natural beauty around them. This historic road is closed to vehicles and has two interesting tunnels. This biking tour is a perfect fit for all abilities and group size! BEST OF COLORADO BIKING TOUR Come experience the best mountain biking Colorado Springs has to offer in Red Rock Canyon, North Cheyenne Canon, or Ute Valley Park. An experienced guide will select the best local single-track trails for the group based on your experience and skill. GARDEN OF THE GODS BIKING TOUR Enjoy a Colorado Springs gem, by bike! This tour is a non-technical bike ride through the Garden of the Gods with a professional guide showing you the best views. You will be required to expend some effort as you ride the rolling hills on a paved road around the park. This tour is approximately 5 miles or less. Give us a call at 719.471.6168 or shoot us an email for availability!