Climb Your 2nd Mountain
Climb Your 2nd Mountain
One of the adventures offered at 2Mtn Adventures is razor riding. Participants get to experience the beautiful scenery of the thousand acre property at Rush Springs in Jane, MO while taking exhilarating razor rides. The terrain at Rush Springs, adjacent to our 50 acre Hero’s Ranch, is perfect for this type of adventure.
Engaging in adrenaline sports encourages your brain to release endorphins which reduce pain or discomfort and promotes healthy sleep patterns.
In addition to having a positive impact on our physical wellness, endorphins, also known as the “feel-good hormone”, improve our mood and triggers a more positive outlook on life.
Tubing at gorgeous Beaver Lake is one of the most exciting and adrenaline packed activities at 2Mtn Adventures. It fills the participants with a youthful and lively feeling and encourages them to let loose, be themselves and be in the moment.
Even if your consider yourself an introvert and being in a team setting isn’t ideal for you, even the most introverted person can crave human interaction once in a while. This adventure is a great way to relish in the camaraderie of the peers, build connections and engage in much needed laughter and carefree living.
Paddle boarding is another activity that takes place at Beaver Lake in Rogers, AR. Paddle boarding is beneficial for mental health in many ways. The low impact sport provides a repetitive motion while encouraging deep breathing in nature.
The calming atmosphere combined with this repetitive motion can very quickly put you into zen-like and stress free state.
As you focus on staying balanced on your board and the repetitive motion of paddling, you are forced into being completely present in the moment. Of course, fun and laughter are shared because of the camaraderie between the participants.
Snowmobiling is a great activity for your mental and physical health. The activity builds a strong core, requiring strength and flexibility to maneuver on the trails. In fact, the average person burns 238 calories per hour while snowmobiling. In addition to physical benefits, snowmobiling is performed outdoors, in natural environments and sunlight, and usually with others to socialize with. All of these are well-known methods of combating mental health issues.
The phrase “some fresh air will do you good” is one of the truest statements in regard to mental health.
It’s no secret the stress of an unpleasant environment can make you feel sad, anxious, or agitated. This, in turn, elevates your heart rate, muscle tension, and blood pressure. On the other hand, a relaxing, peaceful environment can make you feel calmer and even healthier. This is because what you see, hear, and experience not only changes your mood, it impacts how your endocrine, nervous, and immune systems work.
So, whether you are fishing, hiking, or exploring a cave, you are gaining the physical and mental benefits of being in nature. What makes participating in these outdoor activities even more rewarding is being with like minded individuals. Others who have finally said “I am not happy with my life and I am ready to make a change.” Others who have made the choice to Get Off The Couch, take a leap and begin to climb their second mountain.
Situated at the bottom of one of the beautiful valleys at Heroes Ranch is a complete archery range. 2M participants are introduced to archery to improve their mental and physical health and plays a significant role in post-traumatic growth.
Archery requires focus. Focus on the target, on your breath and requires you to be present and centered. Archery is also used to release stress – as you shoot your arrow, and to set goals in life – as you aim to hit the target.
When 2M participants are introduced to The Labyrinth at Heroes Ranch, they are encouraged to dig deep into their pasts, into their life struggles and release experiences and burdens that no longer serve them, but take what was good from their past and upbringing, and return to their true self. This is the essence of post-traumatic growth.
