Ravenchase

Last month, Erica and I participated in a "Ravenchase Adventure," which is really just a scavenger hunt for adults who enjoy using their minds. It's sort of like National Treasure meets Amazing Race (you'd love it Julie!) A private company sets up a Ravenchase course, and participants have to solve a series of clues that lead them to different destinations that lead to more clues. Once all of the clues are solved, there is a mega-clue of sorts that directs teams to a local bar (also known as the finish line) to meet up with other teams. It was an excellent time for many reasons. We were able to meet a number of new people, we got to explore downtown DC like we never had before, and we were challenged mentally (which is always fun for folks like us!). Even being novices, we managed to take third place, finishing in just under four hours.



(I look humongous in this picture, btw. I assure you it's just the camera angle.)

I think the folks over at Ravenchase are on to something. It's an excellent team builder for students and corporate events alike. It sure beats doing a ropes course!