the mineshaft challenge course

challenge your limits!

Reach new heights! Standing 55 feet tall with 3 levels of challenges. Features range from easy to difficult as you move throughout and up the course. Your adventure finishes with either an auto belay drop zone or several zip lines. This is the perfect activity for high-altitude adventure seekers!

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Colette Wright Climbing The Net At The Mineshaft Challenge Course Summer 2022 At Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area Photo By Luke Tokunaga 1920px1080px
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challenge course STATS

course height
55ft
average timedcompletion
55minutes
12 elements perlevel
3levels
180ft & 160ftziplines
2

“Completing the ropes course is a memory I hope my son never forgets, we had so much fun that day!”

Challenge Course Climber

participant requirements

  • Liability waiver required. Parent/guardian must sign for minors
  • Every guest must complete 30 minute Gear Up and Ground School before proceeding to course or zips
  • Participants must have closed-toed shoes with a secure heel – No sandals or Crocs allowed
  • No gum or candy during activity
  • Jewelry removed
  • Hair pulled back
  • Pockets emptied
  • Maximum of 275 lbs
  • Minimum weight for zip line 75 lbs
  • Maximum waist size: 55 inches
  • You may not participate if you have a pacemaker
  • You may not participate if you are pregnant, or have a pre-existing medical condition that could require immediate medical attention if it were aggravated during the activity
  • Ages 7-10 need to have a chaperone (18+) physically on the course with them to participate
  • Ages 11-12 need to have a chaperone (18+) on-site but not on the course to participate

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Summer Activities Packages

Package #1

$79

Includes:

The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mineshaft Challenge Course, Scenic Chair Ride, The Sourdough Slider, The Launch Pad Bungee Jump, Stack Rock Climbing Wall, Shafer Butte Mining Co.

Package #2

$59

Includes:

The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chair Ride, The Sourdough Slider, The Launch Pad Bungee Jump, Stack Rock Climbing Wall

Package #3

$49

Includes:

The Sourdough Slider, The Launch Pad Bungee Jump, Stack Rock Climbing Wall, Shafer Butte Mining Co.

Package #4

$49

Includes:

The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, The Mineshaft Challenge Course, Scenic Chair Ride

Package #5

$34

Includes:

The Mineshaft Challenge Course, Scenic Chair Ride

Package #6

$29

Includes:

The Glade Runner Mountain Coaster, Scenic Chair Ride

True Bogus Pass holders receive 50% off all Summer Activity Packages—available in person only.

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Wide Angle Upward Shot From The Center Of The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022 - Photo By Luke Tokunaga
Wide Angle Shot From The Ground Of The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin In The Explorer Base Camp Fall 2022
Vertical Shot Of Zipline Start And Landing Platform On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin In the Explorer Base Camp Fall 2022
Vertical Shot Of Several Intermediate And Advanced Features On The Mineshaft Challenge Course In The Explorer Base Camp At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Upper Level Features With The Highest Level Of Difficulty On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
The Starting Platform Of The Mineshaft At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Second Level Intermediate Difficulty Features On The Mineshaft Challenge Course In The Explorer Base Camp At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Male Guest Ziplining On The Mineshaft Challenge Course In The Explorer Base Camp At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Male Guest Walking Up A Cargo Net Element Ascending To The Next Level On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Male Guest Walking On Third Level Element Featuring Small Four By Four Post Suspended By Ropes On The Mineshaft Challenge Course Fall 2022
Male Guest Walking Across Floating Balance Beam Obstacle On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Male Guests Working Their Way Up The Cargo Nets At Bogus Basin With The Deer Point Towers In The Background Fall 2022
Male Guest Smiling As They Zipline At Bogus Basin In The Explorer Base Camp Fall 2022
Male Guest Reaching For A Rock Climbing Hold On Vertal Four By Four Posts Suspended In The Air On The Mineshaft Challenge Course Fall 2022
Male Guest Practicing During Ground School At The Mineshaft Challenge Course Fall 2022
Jamie Zolber Ziplining At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Intermediate Feature On The Mineshaft Challenge Course That Uses Rock Climbing Holds On Vertical Four By Four Posts Fall 2022
Guests Picking Up Helmets During A Training At The Mineshaft Challenge Course Fall 2022
Group Of Guests Smiling After Completing The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Group Of Guests Going Through The Mineshaft Challenge Course Training Session Fall 2022
Female Guest Walking Across The Second Level Four By Four Post Walk Element On The Mineshaft Challenge Course Fall 2022
Female Guest Walking Across Floating Balance Beam Obstacle On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Female Guest Smiling While Enjoying A Zipline Ride On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Female Guest Smiling As They Climb A Cargo Net On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Female Guest Descending On Auto Belay Repel Device On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Female Guest Climbing A Cargo Net Element In The Explorer Base Camp On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022
Female Guest Adjusting Their Harness In Preparation Of Climbing On The Mineshaft Challenge Course At Bogus Basin Fall 2022