My son and I have tried this twice. It's such a nice time to bond, build trust and confidence and to be active together in between the beautiful North Carolina forest. Whenever we are in town this activity is a must in our list. The staff is helpful and I'm looking forward to their new built facility. The allowed time give you the chance to complete many courses. read more

Visited in the summer when my friend was in town - it was my first time to the Science Museum, but I've been to a few ropes/obstacle courses. You start off with an intro, which doesn't take too long. You have to wear a helmet and you can't bring anything with you like a phone, which is different than other places I've been. I know it's for safety, but just something to be aware of! They make everyone start with a beginner course to get the hang of things, which is a little unnecessary but also understandable. I didn't mind it much, but they need to manage that better in terms of the order for people to go through. A family of moms and small children led this, and since they were more uncomfortable, it caused a backlog and we had to wait a while to get everyone through when we really just wanted to start on harder courses. The difficulty level definitely ranges quite a bit, which is great for all skill levels and ages. I also liked the glider options, which is not something I've seen before! It would be nice if people could walk around underneath and take pictures if they're not joining in the actual ropes course. Overall, I had a nice time and it's definitely a great experience! read more

We came during the fall and it was amazing! The beginner courses are both really easy and the intermediate ones are good too. The advanced ones are pretty hard. Bring water!! read more

Well worth the money. It's a lot more physical than what I expected. Beginner levels are easy. It gets tricky at intermediate . My daughter loved every minute. I'll be nursing my sore muscles tomorrow but it's worth it. read more

SkyWild recently opened at the Science Center. This review will draw comparisons between my experience here and at Go Ape (a new treetop ropes course, in Raleigh). Reservations Currently cannot be made online, which is a bit inconvenient. I called them, was connected to a person, and able to inquire as to availability. They asked for the ages of the individuals in my party (so be prepared with that info), and sent a confirmation direct to my email address. Arrival Park at the Science Center and go to the regular ticketing area. They located my booking and I paid. I mentioned I had a Greensboro resident in my party (the website indicates a discount), and the employees made a call (without prompting) to see if they could discount my whole group instead of just the resident -- this was great customer service, and very appreciated! Along with our SW access wristbands, we each got a pass to access the museum, valid for one week. A family member who was not doing the course wanted to stick around and take photos -- she was told over the phone that she did not need to pay entry to the museum in order to be an observer, but this does not appear to be true. We were required to use one of our passes to get her in (which worked out fine, but is an important detail and is distinctly different from Go Ape, which is in a public park and encourages observationists, complete with pathways below the course. Make your way to the back of the museum and outside (towards the zoo), then follow signs to the SW check-in. Here, you'll sign waivers, weigh in, and get a locker for your loose belongings (a nice perk that Go Ape did not offer). Gear You'll suit up in nice new unblemished gear, including a helmet (not part of the Go Ape experience). Helpers come around and make sure you're properly secured. The main difference here is that there are no carabiners, just a cable pulley, & no hooks on your belt to fasten it. Training Course Small and hands-off compared to Go Ape. The latter had mini versions of all the main obstacle types you'd be encountering (eg, ladders, zip lines). Part of the reason for the difference is that Go Ape is far more self sufficient -- you unhook and hook your carabiners and pulley on your own with no supervision. At SkyWild there is an employee at the start of each course who checks over your equipment and secures your pulley for you. I still preferred Go Ape because it lent me confidence as I started the courses, and helped me understand what to expect. At SW, there were a few obstacles we weren't sure how to tackle... halfway into them, an employee from the ground would call up that we were doing it wrong. Ropes Course There are 6(?) total courses. 3 are beginner routes; the other 3 are intermediate to advanced. You have to start with the beginners courses to demonstrate your ability. All of the courses depart from the same platform -- again, this is quite different from Go Ape, which has one long course that snakes through the park and gets progressively taller and tougher. The three beginner courses veer off of the lower level of the platform, while the more advanced courses veer off of a taller level. I am not sure of age limits between Go Ape and SW, but there seemed to be younger children at SW... this is the better fit for families with young'ns since the beginners' courses are better suited for kids, and even the design is done for visual effect (eg, hanggliding birds and butterflies; cheese wedge rock walls). The downside however is that kids can get stuck on course; the dancing discs trapped more than a few. Luckily, we didn't get stuck on any platforms waiting for folks to get rescued. The two biggest differentiators between biz's? 1) Bigger better thrills and more aggressive obstacles at Go Ape. If you want to scale taller heights, zip line from steep perches over great distances, or freefall Tarzan swing into a cargo net, go with Go Ape. There are a couple of zip lines at SkyWild but they have built-in slack and traverse at a safe snail's pace by comparison. In general, Go Ape is more physically challenging. 2) Timeboxed access at SW. My biggest regret with the visit is that we weren't clearly informed that we had only two hours to play. Our assumption was that the booking was modeled like Go Ape (which allows for as much time 'as it takes' to go from start to finish). Because the design here is multiple courses from a single platform, as opposed to an end-to-end course, you are not guaranteed to complete all the courses within your timeboxed booking. Alas -- we did not! Had we realized the time limit, I'd have skipped one of the easy courses in favor of the upper level. Unfortunately, we were only able to tackle 2 of the 3 on the 2nd story. Depending on how fit you are and how crowded the courses are (ie, how slow folks in front of you are), you could complete all the courses in one visit. They cut me off with 10 minutes to spare; 15 minutes is their apparent "cut-off" time. read more

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This was the best day of my 9 year old grand-daughter's life as she easily handled the beginner courses and then took on one of the intermediate courses after receiving permission from the very capable staff. I, on the other hand, felt challenged by the beginner courses. Your leg and arm muscles must be able to lift your body weight, so if you're overweight like me you'll put all your strength-training exercise to good use. The course is designed so that non-climbing family, friends, and others can walk under and through the challenges cheering you on from below and can also take great pictures of you. We're already planning a return visit!! read more

They were so helpful and fantastic. Great customer service, great ropes course, and great instructors. Special thanks to Cam for getting me down after almost passing out from low blood sugar. Staff were super kind and friendly, I can't wait for my next visit. read more

This place was AWESOME!!!! This course is recommended for ages 10 through 20 from my opinion. I got stuck behind an older man on one course which took up a lot of my time. Other than that, stars with Beginner 1, then 2. After that, go for the intermediate. Start with three then work your way down. And, save the advance for last, or when you feel truly ready. BRING A WATER BOTTLE!!!!!!!! You will really regret it if you don't. Also, be kind to the staff. I went on a really hot day. And, if you fall, no shame. Everyone did. Make sure to have a guardian over the age of 16 with you when you are there. Have fun! read more

Awesome and challenging. Staff was very helpful and very nice. Child and I loved this place and would return often if we lived near.

This place was pretty cool went on 4th of July. About half the staff are on the rude side to be polite and the other half are cool as cucumbers. Two hours of sky time and try to pick a path with no one on it just incase someone takes forever. read more

Amazing experience. Lots of fun, but also lots of hard work. I took my 12 year old son on a hot Friday afternoon. There are 7 total courses - 2 beginner, 3 intermediate, and 2 advanced. By the 3rd intermediate course our muscles were spent. We hope to go back soon and try the advanced courses. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They are there to give you training on the gear, keep you safe, offer tips on each obstacle, and even come out for a rescue if you get stuck! Some of the obstacles are very challenging, I had thoughts of seeing the competitors on American Ninja Warrior practicing here! Had a blast and highly recommend this experience to anyone! I am on the tall side at around 6'3" and was told not many taller people go through the course. My height had me bending down more than I wanted to on a few obstacles but I was able to make it through everything. I did have a few bumps and scratches at the end of the day but it was worth it! read more

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