Rock Rappelling, Hiking & Ropes

Rock Rappelling

Available: May - September

During our two-hour introduction to rock rappelling, participants are trained to descend with ropes over a 55-foot cliff overlooking the Nahatlatch canyon. This is an excellent confidence building exercise for all ages. No prior experience is necessary. NEW - REO has just opened a beginner rappelling area that is only 30 feet high. Perfect for people that are a bit nervous about heights and smaller kids.

Rock rappelling is ideal for families with kids and teens, youth and children groups. Everyone in the family will have the opportunity to make this summer vacation an exciting adventure.

Hiking

REO offers three beautiful hikes that are accessible from REO resort. They range from easy to moderate and in length from thirty minutes to two hours. These are perfect activities to add on to your adventure vacations and a good way to explore the surrounding area. Trails include the Nature Trail, Canyon Trail, and Ridge Trail.

Nature Trail

The Nature Trail starts at REO and follows the river upstream past the private beach and numerous rapids including Last Chance, Rock n Roll, and the Sleeper Hole. The Trail loops and follows the high ground back to REO.

The Nature Trail is best appreciated with one of our Interpreter guides who will explain the flora, fauna, geology and biology of the Nahatlatch valley. For those who wish to enjoy the solitude of the river on their own, the Nature Trail is open any time for casual walks.

The Nature Trail is also part of our mountain bike circuit and the location of our mountain bike and trail running clinics. The Nature Trail takes 45 minutes round trip as a hike and 15-20 by running or biking.
Trail rating: Easy

Canyon Trail

The Canyon Trail starts at REO and follows the Nahatlatch River downstream as it cascades and carves through a shale-rock canyon enroute to the Fraser River. This impressive hike discovers the hidden beauty of a canyon only accessible by trail.

The Canyon Trail is one of the most beautiful short hikes you will ever take. The jade-green pools of the Nahatlatch alternate with boulder-strewn rapids wedged between towering rock walls. The rush of the river is mesmerizing. Several waterfalls cascade into the river.

We recommend that guests take this hike with our guides, as they know the river and canyon intimately. The trail borders on the edge of the canyon and the raging

river. Guests must be careful to stay on the trail. A roundtrip hike into the canyon and back to REO is between one and two hours.
Trail rating: Moderate

Ridge Trail

The Ridge Trail is an exhilarating 6 km traverse that starts at REO and climbs about 500 feet in elevation, then crosses a ridge overlooking the river valley and finally descends down to the river on the way back to REO. Hikers usually need about 2 hours to complete the Ridge Trail, whereas trail runners can often complete this loop in 45 minutes.
Trail rating: Moderate

Ropes Course

Available: April - September

REO's low ropes course is ideal for team building activities. Whether it be giving a group the opportunity to get to know each other better, bringing a corporate group closer, or simply having some fun with friends, REO's Low Ropes Course is the perfect venue. It is set up on REO property in a wilderness setting. We currently have 8 low ropes elements. These include: Log Challenge, Rope Swing, Island Hopping, Spider Web, Cable Traverse, Big Trust Fall, Standard Trust Fall, and Wind in the Willows.

Participants work together as a team to achieve a common goal. Whether helping someone across a cable or falling backwards off a 6 foot high rock there are always ways to challenge groups and individuals. All activities can be modified for difficulty depending on the group and group sizes. The entire course is designed to be used by small or large groups.

Team-building Combo

When you combine 3 mini adventures such as rock rappelling, low ropes course and hiking you have what's known as REO's Team-building Combo. REO is planning to add 2 new mini adventures to choose from in 2010; archery and intro to rock climbing. There is nothing better than spending a day with co-workers, class mates or friends doing things that are outside everyone's element. These activities are a great way to get to know each other better, emphasize the importance of working together to reach common goals and are just plain fun. This is an excellent add-on to any corporate or student retreat.