Challenge Course
Cabins
Hiking
General Knowledge
Bobby
100

What's our maximum group size?

6

100

Named for the family who founded Cataloochee Ranch, this cabin boasts (2) king master suites, a twin bunk area, and pull out sofa in the comfy living room area.  Creekside, with pond and mountain views, it is the perfect place for families to create lifelong memories of the Ranch.

Alexander

100

What is our most popular hiking trail?

Salamander Falls

100

What is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise on its axis?

Venus

100

Bobby identifies as a Swiftie, true or false?

True

200

Exactly how many elements are on the course? (Before wormhole was removed)

31 (Including ALF, SRLs, Treehouse Entry, Ground School)

200

This cabin is named for the "Potato King" of Haywood County.  Inside you'll find a beautiful king bedroom, vaulted ceilings and magnificent view from the porch of the pond...and possibly horses in the meadow.

Verlin

200

What essentials should a guide have on them for a guided hike? (Besides personal gear)

Radio

First Aid Kit

Extra Water (if guest does not have any)


200

In a bag of regular Skittles, which colour has a different flavour in the US compared to Ireland?

Purple (Blackcurrant/Grape)

200

What genre of music was Bobby's first ever concert he attended?

Heavy Metal

300

Why do we measure and rate equipment in force (Kn) instead of weight?

Because we are mostly dealing with dynamic workloads, not static workloads.

300

This cabin honors the Photographer who immigrated to the US from Japan, whose work was instrumental in convincing philanthropists, politicians, and local community leaders to protect the Great Smoky Mountains.  This cabin sits on the ridge, with serene long range mountain views, and sleeps (4.)

Masa

300

What trail connects Pine Tree Gap to Double Gap?

Wildflower Trail

300

How many people are in space right now?

10

300

What is Bobby's favourite pine tree?

Douglas Fir

400

What is the CABS check?

Our final safety check during a rescue before disconnecting the victims original connection point.

Client

Anchor

Belay

Stack

400

This cabin is names after the family who were original settlers of the Cataloochee valley.  Mr. XXXXX and Mary Ann Caldwell lived in the home until they passed in 1894.  This cabin has spectacular long range Mountain views from it's position on the ridge.

Woody

400

How many miles of trail do we have at the ranch?

11-12 miles

400

What is Homer Simpson's middle name?

Jay

400

What is Bobby's favourite sport?

Rugby

500

What is fall factor theory?

How we quantify the severity of a climbing fall. 

FF=Fall Distance/Length of rope to anchor

500

Named for a pioneer of backpacking the rugged Mountains of Southern Appalachia, and early advocate of the GSMNP, sleeps up to (6) and has a gorgeous view of the pond & property.

Fink

500
What are the key points to an orientation for a Guided Hike?

Intro - Welcome, Guide name

Overview - What we're doing today (trail lentgh/time?)

Medical Condition - Epipens/inhalers?

Needs before we start-Bathroom, water, sun screen etc.

Any Questions?

500

Name all 6 James Bond Actors.

Sean Connery

Roger Moore

George Lazenby

Timothy Dalton

Pierce Brosnan

Daniel Craig

500

What is Bobby's middle name?

(1/2 points if hint is needed)

Stephen

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