Get guests moving with these five teambuilding activities. From an intense mud crawl to a meditative nature walk, these activities inspire bonding and strategic thinking—and give meeting participants a healthy dose of fresh air.
In Breckenridge, Colorado, Good Times Adventures takes groups on dog-sledding outings. Led by a team of Siberian huskies, each tour accommodates as many as six participants, but multiple groups can go out at one time. The relay-style race winds through six miles of the Swan River Valley and lasts about one hour. Along the way, guests can trade places to participate in running the dogs, riding in the dogsled, or riding in a passenger sleigh with the guide.
In Asheville, North Carolina, Omni Grove Park Inn incorporates exercise into its meeting packages. For example, the property hosts yoga meditation walks for groups of 12 guests. Lasting one hour, the tranquil activity begins with stretching followed by a series of yoga poses at scheduled stops throughout the walk.
At Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia, teambuilding activities include a sailing race. An instructor accompanies groups out onto Carter's Creek, where they compete in a nautical game. At the beginning of the outing, the instructor teaches guests how to operate the sails, winches, and the tiller. The group then divvies up tasks, and groups participate in races around buoys. The sessions allow for three or four races. The activity lasts two and a half to three hours, and each boat typically holds four participants. An ideal group size is 12 to 16 guests, though the activity can accommodate larger groups, as well.
At the Hotel Madeline Telluride in Colorado, groups of any size can participate in an off-road scavenger hunt. Lasting half a day, the activity lets guests travel through the area's off-roading trails to see mountain vistas, alpine lakes, wildflowers, ghost towns, and mining ruins. The hunts incorporate navigational devices, challenge stations, and local experts.
At Wisconsin's Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, groups can participate in the adventurous Fun Mudder Challenge. Spread over a muddy five-mile course set with 30 obstacles, the activity tests strength, agility, speed, and mental stamina, and it incorporates running, climbing, jumping, crawling, and balancing. Groups can also tie in a charity component—for example, one "obstacle" can be to assemble care packages for people in need. The race ends with an on-property party with live music, food, and beer. The race lasts for 45 minutes to an hour and can accommodate groups of various sizes.
