Recreation
General Recreation Activities
If lodging at Ponderosa, there is no charge for these items.
- Game Room
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Outdoor Soccer Field
- Outdoor Human Foosball Court
- Softball Fields
- Horseshoe Pits
- Gaga Ball Pits
- Tether Ball
- Giant Jenga
- Four Square Courts
- 9-Square in the Air
- 20-Hole Disc Golf Course
- 2 Hiking Trails & Prayer Path
- Putt-putt golf Course
Optional Recreation Activities
Additional fees apply and a separate reservation is required for the following activities. All optional rec activities are on a first come first served basis.
Please call 719-481-2482 ext 3 or email mehrlin@visitponderosa.com at least 30 days in advance to book additional recreation activities.
Challenge Course Activities
Our professional staff is trained to provide safe activities for all ages and backgrounds. Our courses are all certified to meet current ACCT challenge course standards, and safety is our primary focus. Click on each link below to find out more about each activity we offer as well as pricing information.
Our Low Ropes Teambuilding course is a powerful tool that utilizes a specialized series of challenges, combined with structured debrief discussions to help any team grow together as a unit. Groups of 12 to 15 participants are ideal in size, but we can accommodate larger groups.
Price for the Low Ropes Course is $20 per person- for 2 hours with a minimum of 10 people.
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Featuring 11 traversing elements suspended at 40 feet in the air, this course ties in to the top of the climbing tower to allow access to the Zip Lines as the primary exit to the course. This course is the ultimate challenge with something to offer all comfort levels.
This course requires a minimum reaching height and we have found that it is best suited physically and emotionally to students from 7th grade to adults. Estimated average time of 15-20 participants per hour. A five minute safety briefing will be given at the start of your scheduled course time, so it is very important to have your whole group present and on time for your reservation.
Price for the High Ropes Course is $25 per person with a minimum of 10 people
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment.
Our kids high ropes course is situated right below our adult high ropes course. Suspended at a kid-friendly 20 feet high, this ropes course features 7 high traversing elements. After completing as few or as many elements as they choose, they will exit the course by “Walking the Plank”. An ACCT certified safety and fall protection system will keep them safe during the entire challenge, while our trained staff will encourage them to push their personal limits.
This course requires a minimum reaching height and we have found that it is best suited physically and emotionally to students from 3rd grade to 6th grade. Estimated average time of 10 participants per hour. A five minute safety briefing will be given at the start of your scheduled course time, so it is very important to have your whole group present and on time for your reservation.
Price for the Kid’s High Ropes Course is $25 per person with a minimum of 10 people
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Looming at the tops of the trees at 44 feet high, our tower will test your spirit. Featuring 2 rock climbing routes and a cargo net climb, the tower can accommodate the timid and the adventurous. Once you have ascended to the top, enjoy the picturesque view of Pike’s Peak while you are hooked up to the Zip Lines. Once down to ground level a rolling ladder system will help dismount you from the Zip Lines.
*If rock climbing is your adventure, then our tower has 2 additional climbing routes on the back side. These more advanced routes feature overhang structures at the top and will test anyone’s strength. Due to safety regulations, these 2 routes cannot be operated at the same time as the Zip Lines. So if your group is into climbing, when making your reservation, just ask that all 4 rock climbs are opened without the Zip Lines. Climbers will be lowered back down using the belay ropes.
The Climbing tower and Zip Lines are a great activity for age 4 to adults. Estimated average time of 20 participants per hour. A five minute safety briefing will be given at the start of your scheduled course time, so it is very important to have your whole group present and on time for your reservation.
Price for the Climbing Tower and Zip Lines is $25 per person with a minimum of 10 people
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
The Vertical Playpen is physically the most challenging activity we offer. Looming at 40 feet high in the trees it is inspired by the "Ninja Warrior" climbing events. Two climbers at a time attempt to scale the dangling obstacles. A dynamic belay system ensures fall protection during the entire climb and lowers the climbers back to the ground when finished.
The Leap of Faith is mentally the most demanding activity we offer. Using a full-body harness system, participants will climb a telephone pole 30 feet high using pole steps and staples. Once at the top the climber must stand on top of the wobbly pole which is about 12 inches in diameter. The climbers must then leap off of the pole in an attempt to catch the suspended trapeze bar about 7 feet away. After leaping, climbers are lowered to the ground via their dynamic fall protection system.
The Leap of Faith and Vertical Playpen are a great activity for students in 7th grade to adults. Estimated average time of 10 participants per hour on each activity. A five minute safety briefing will be given at the start of your scheduled time, so it is very important to have your whole group present and on time for your reservation.
Price for the Leap of Faith and Vertical Playpen package is $25 per person with a minimum of 10 people
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Two people work together on each tower to stack as many full-size plastic milk crates as they can while also standing on top of them. They are harnessed in and belayed by a trained staff member at all times. Once the tower falls, they are tethered down to the floor.
Price: $10/person
Inflatable Recreation
Our inflatables can be set up inside the gym at any time, and are a very affordable option for your group. Click below for descriptions and pricing information for each inflatable.
The bounce house is a great activity for younger kids to burn some energy. The fully enclosed walls keep the kids safe, and a staff person will be present at all times.
Price for the Bounce House is $75 per hour.
Two people at a time battle it out as spectators cheer them on. The pugil sticks are fully padded for safety. A staff member will be present to serve as a referee and to ensure safe operations.
Price for The Joust is $75 per hour
At 20 feet high, the double sided slide produces fast speeds. The fully inflated design ensures a soft cushy landing area and stairway to climb to the top again. A staff member will be present to ensure safety rules are followed.
Price for the Giant Slide is $100 per hour.
Additional Activities
Enjoy this classic camp activity that is fun for all ages. All equipment and instruction are provided as well as the supervision of a trained range staff. Four shooting lanes will be open at one time and guests may cycle through them as many times as they want during the scheduled range time. A group size of 20 or less is recommended for each hour-long session. Due to insurance restrictions, no outside bows or equipment may be used at Ponderosa.
Price for Archery: $75 per hour
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Tomahawk throwing is quickly gaining popularity, and now you can hone your skills right here at Ponderosa. All equipment and instruction are provided as well as the supervision of a trained range staff. A group size of 20 or less is recommended for each hour-long session. Due to insurance restrictions, no outside equipment may be used at Ponderosa.
Price for Tomahawk Throwing Range: $75 per hour
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Arrow Tag is an exciting new recreation option at Ponderosa allowing between 10 and 40 players at a time. It sounds just like its name with groups working together to be the last team standing. Every participant receives a bow, eye protection, and an arrow or two that have a fist-size foam tip on the end that just bounces off when made contact with its target. The best way to describe Arrow Tag is that it is a mix between Dodgeball and Paintball but without the mess of paint. Be sure to reserve Arrow Tag the next time your group comes to Ponderosa
Price for Arrow Tag: $10 per person
*Release Forms are required and will be collected for each participant before your scheduled appointment. Click to download the Release Form.
Come play the classic game of dodgeball with an added twist. With the addition of black lights, and an upgraded sound system our gym becomes an energetic playing field for this unique experience.
Price for Black Light Dodgeball is $75 per hour.
PRICING (Group of 20 minimum):
Day Tubing: $15/person
Night Tubing: $20/person
$75 per hour
1st come first serve (FREE unless a group reserves)