Nothin' But Net

An adventure in the treetops of Gwinnett County awaited my family when we headed to Buford for some bonding time. Our destination, Spider Quest, is the newly opened first “net course” in the U.S. It differs from the other Treetop Quest courses where harnesses are required because here, participants are free to run, slide, climb, swing and balance themselves 40 feet in the air with
no restraints! A large safety net is secured underneath the course to catch participants if they should fall. 
My 5-year-old daughter and 6-year-old niece met the height requirement of 4'5″, but they were somewhat apprehensive about the activities of the course. As we walked across the wooden suspended bridge to its beginning, the girls decided that they would just like to observe. My husband and 8-year-old twin sons boldly walked across the bridge and into the entrance of Spider Quest, where we watched them tackle the course with excitement. (You can observe Spider Quest from the suspended bridge but you can only enter the web if
you have a wristband.)

Spider Quest offers 30 obstacles and two levels of difficulty. Challenges include a slide to the ground and two tree houses to reach. Although the obstacles are fun and accessible for kids, each one requires a different level of strength, balance and coordination. The boys navigated rope swings, tight ropes, a trapeze, a kangaroo jump, a 40-foot high giant slide and many more elements.
Parents appreciate that Spider Quest is well supervised, it gets kids outside and moving, and it’s an excellent family or group activity. I would recommend Spider Quest for ages 8 and older because the obstacle course is quite challenging. My husband had an intense core workout that he could still feel days later. My boys couldn’t get enough of the web of adventure. When I asked them what they liked best, they said, “Everything!”
Insider tips: Visit the bathroom before you hit the course, but drink plenty of water. This is a workout! Wear comfortable active clothing and use insect repellent. Also, try to empty your pockets of gadgets or change as it’ll fall into the safety net. (You can retrieve it later.)
– Marteeta Spradling