Mud Obstacle Course

Work Time For Alyson And Other ACE Guides

Posted by: Alyson Smith in West Virginia, Welcome Center, River Guides, raft guide, Mud Obstacle Course, ACE Adventure Resort on Jun 3, 2010

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Springtime means different things to each individual, but for me, it’s time to migrate to West Virginia. I’m back for my third season of river guiding, and I couldn’t be more excited.

When I got into town, I rushed to my river managers and said, “Give me some work!” But to my shock, they handed me a rake and a shovel. No, it’s not new river gear, nor have I been demoted. The fact is, vacationers seem to be making weekend trips this time of year, which leaves Monday through Thursday open for creative work opportunities.

A Tough Day At The ACE Office

Posted by: Rick in West Virginia, Team Building, Mud Obstacle Course, Mountain Biking, Bridge Walk, ATV Tour, ACE Adventure Resort on Apr 7, 2010

Keith, the video man, recently released this video of us tearing it up on ATVs at ACE. It is a tough job working for North America's largest adventure resort at times. I guess someone has to do it, though.

Let's see, in the past month and a half Keith and I had to go out and shoot video of winter ATV tours twice, all that deep virgin snow and beautiful panoramic views were hard to take. We then had to shoot video of a winter Zip Line Canopy Tour. I mean, seriously, do you want to spend an entire day flying through the air at 35 mph? Then we had to shoot video and take pictures of the new Bridge Walk catwalk tour. All that fresh air suspended 850 feet overhead is enough to make you sick.

Team Building At ACE In 5 Different Ways

Posted by: Julia in Whitewater Rafting, West Virginia, Team Building, Paintball, Mud Obstacle Course, ACE Adventure Resort on Mar 25, 2010

Every season, nearly 40,000 people come to ACE just to go rafting. Some are families, some are nonprofit groups, some come for fun, some come to work. Work? Yes, work! Many companies come to work on their communication skills, leadership skills, trust in the group and other such dynamics.

Team Building retreats and activities have progressed from the basic "Trust Fall" and silly conference room games to activities called "Mission: Possible" and "Weeble Wobble." ACE offers these activities and more! Here are five different ways to work on your group's team building, communication and trust skills.

ACE guide trades sorority life for Gorge life

Posted by: Julia in West Virginia, Team Building, sorority, Paintball, Mud Obstacle Course, Kids Day Camp, ACE Adventure Resort on Mar 11, 2010

There's one thing I want to get straight, and I'm just going to say it - I was in a sorority in college. Yes, I proudly wore Greek letters emblazoned across my T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants at Indiana University. It begs the question everyone wonders about, "What are you doing in the middle of West Virginia?" It all started years ago, back in Indiana.

I grew up in Indianapolis, so I'm a proud Hoosier through and through. I went to Indiana University in southern Indiana, about 45 minutes south of where I grew up. While there, I thoroughly enjoyed the college life: living in a sorority house, cheering on my favorite sport (Indiana basketball) and, of course, studying!

From The Mud Pit

Posted by: Beth in Team Building, Mud Obstacle Course on Apr 18, 2009

When we first opened the Mud Obstacle Course , I gathered up ACE's marketing staff and a few other willing players for a video shoot for Charleston's WCHS Traveling WV Segment. I really didn't know what to expect.

I came prepared to get dirty, but this was far beyond what I imagined. I opted to use one of the old wetsuits ACE provides, and I'm glad I did. That water was COLD! And the mud, well, let me put it this way: if you aren't a big fan of the Cleveland Browns already, you will be after the final "Swamp Crossing." Your entire wardrobe including your shoes will be stained shades of orange and brown. Luckily, I was wearing a red wetsuit.

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