Ranchland Derby & Cowboy Olympics

Introduction

• Ranchland Derby
• Cowboy Olympics
• Design Your Own Unique Event
• General Information

Home On The Range Adventure Tours’ team building programs are unique, challenging, fun and keep everyone involved. We can combine a selection of activities to create one-half day or whole day event. These activities can of course be extended to incorporate as many one-half or whole days as desired. And, we can divide your group into any number of teams that will spend the day competing in, enjoying, and learning from an assortment of events and challenges.

Many of our activities can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, making them perfect for breakout sessions, though most of our exercises are somewhat longer. Groups can often complete 3 - 4 of our individual events within an hour to an hour and a half, and can comfortably complete 5 of our events within a three hour time frame. All of our activities are easily adaptable to group size and many can be conducted either indoors or outdoors.

Pricing will vary depending on the number of individuals participating in an event, on the length of the event, and on the particular team building event selected. Ask our expert event planners for an exact price based on your group and your specific choice of programs.

Here are other exciting ideas as to how to spend one-half day with your team.

The Ranchland Derby

‘Real Cowboys’ build their own chuck wagons!

This program revolves around a series of sessions that will see the participants on each team charged with the task of designing, building, and testing a functional chuck wagon. Each team will have an opportunity to PRESENT their chuck wagon. This session will allow teams to illustrate just how innovative they have been in combining the resources provided, plus their natural talent and creativity, to this focused, project based scenario.

The result is an enjoyable, interactive and educational experience that breaks down traditional organizational barriers and allows team members to build on a common identity while generating unique and entertaining memories.

The following is an overview of this program’s sessions:

Session #1 – Setting The Pace: Introduction, orientation and presentation of the challenge.

Session #2 – Creating The Wagon Crew: Breakdown of teams; appointment of sponsor, driver and wagon manager. Distribution of the team chuck wagon resource kits.

Session #3 – Putting In The Laps: Construction of the chuck wagons. All teams report progress and any challenges during construction.

Session #4 – Going For The Finish Line: Team presentations and judging.

Session #5 – The Winners Circle: Judges announce team scores. Teams participate in final “Time Trial” competition. Top three teams must reveal their success stories in order to receive their prizes.

Session #6 – Dealing With The Competition: “Winner Takes All” final team challenge!

Potential Program Locations: Anywhere with a flat hard driving surface.

Time Period: 3 to 4 hours

Inclusions: All equipment, staff and a “Rangeland Derby” themed layout.

Group Size: Variable

Season: Year round.

Contact our knowledgeable staff today to discuss designing your group’s unique Team Building Program.

Cowboy Olympics

SUMMER or WINTER, the OLYMPICS were never like this!

See how you think your Olympic Team would do in the following events:

Chili Cook off

Each team must use the gold they have collected to barter at the “general store” for pots, pans, utensils and ingredients in order to produce the best tasting Chili Con Carne. Teams will have a set period of time in which to acquire their resources and put together their chili creation. After simmering over lunch, the judging panel announce a gold medal winner.

The Ranch Triathlon

Teams will line up for this progressive challenge which sees the first participant from each team start by attempting to rope a steer head affixed to the top of a hay bale. When the rope falls completely around the steer head and tightens, the participant will then give the lasso to the next contestant in line and move onto the second part of the challenge, which is to toss a total of 10 horseshoes into a bucket while blindfolded. Having successfully completed the second portion of the challenge, the participant will move on and empty a squirt gun onto a burning fire in an attempt to put it out.

Pioneer Mystery Bag

Each team will be given a cloth bag with several articles inside. By using only their sense of touch, on the outside of the bag, the team must attempt to correctly identify the articles in the sack within a specified time limit. The second part of this activity has each team emptying the contents of the bag to try and identify the relationship between the articles and an overall theme or message.

Quilting Bee

Teams will be challenged to tie the most bandanas together by their corners within a set timeframe. The only hitch is that the bags of bandanas must be retrieved, using only the resources supplied (rope, bungee cord, gloves), from an area that is off limits.

Tee Pee Building

Teams must erect a freestanding tee pee complete with a decorated tarp using only the resources supplied. This challenge is complete when all team members are together inside the structure and a team photo can be taken.

Potential Program Locations: Anywhere with room to compete.

Time Period: 3 to 4 hours

Inclusions: All equipment, staff and a “Cowboy Olympic” themed layout.

Group Size: Variable

Season: Year round.

Contact our knowledgeable staff today to discuss designing your group’s unique Team Building Program.

Design your own Unique Event

Remember to ask the Home On The Range Adventure Tours’ staff to help you design and build the perfect program for you. In the past we've developed programs as varied as overnight road rally events, western themed and sports themed game events, orienteering courses, in fact, all of the programs listed above were at one time unique events in their own right.

You can also combine a team building event with a keynote presentation to build additional employee value into your event. Or you can include guided hikes, walks, snowshoe trips, slide presentations, and sightseeing tours to create a complete Rocky Mountain package.

General Information

Developer/Facilitators

Our competent, knowledgeable, and experienced guides and facilitators are the foundation of our programs. They come from many different backgrounds, but choose to make the mountains their home because of their love of nature and the outdoors. They share a passion for the wilderness, wildlife and history of the region and they are eager to share that experience and knowledge with you!

Timing & Location

Your custom designed program can be delivered at any time of the year. Our network of Guides/Facilitators is available to offer programs in a broad range of locations. No matter the location, we are committed to designing and delivering a program that combines the best of people, place and product.

Price & Duration

As all packages are customized to meet the specific request and needs of the client. Prices will vary depending on the number of individuals participating in an event, on the length of the event, and on the particular team building event selected. Ask us for an exact price based on your group and your specific choice of activities.

Transportation

Can be arranged to all locations.

Accommodations

Can be arranged at local hotels, lodges and resorts.

Meal Information

Meals can be incorporated into the packages, if requested.