Outland Adventure Camp’s Xcelerator Zipline is a kilometer long dual-cable speed zipline about 200 feet above the ground making it the largest ropes course facility and the longest and fastest zipline not only in the Philippines but in Asia as well. The facility uses state-of-the-art standard safety equipments certified and imported from the U.S. It is situated in a 17-hectare private nature sanctuary in the village of Bugac, Diversion Road Ma-a, Davao City.
Outland Adventure Camp is owned and operated by Project Challenge Foundation, Inc. in Davao City, a foundation duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Board members of Project Challenge Foundation, Inc. does not receive financial compensation or fringe benefits from Outland Adventure programs and rely entirely on donations and revenues generated form corporate clients for the daily business operation of the facilities. Their incorporation documents and by-laws are on file for public viewing at the local Davao City Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) office.
The zipline uses two cables which are entirely independent of each other, which are rated at 14,400 pounds tensile strength. The cables are multi-wrapped around a primary anchor supported with multiple 'typhoon-rated' guy wires attached to deadman anchors and is infused with a multiple redundant safety system that includes a backup system to ensure rider's absolute safety and protection. The cables and the other contraptions are Petzl, which are made in France and can carry multiple weights in tons. The three-break system consists of the primary, secondary, and fail-state break system at the end of the zipline to reduce any risk. The Xcelerator is certified by a U.S. instructor and uses 12 connection points with a comprehensive backup safety system, while the highest certified zipline in the U.S. uses only six connection points with no backup system. On-site rescue equipment is readily available in case of eventuality.
In addition, Outland Adventure Camp has well-trained safety personnel certified by a U.S. instructor to respond to any emergencies.
Rates and Hours of Operation
Rate per zip ride is Php 500 per person, and a 50% Outland Adventure is open from Mondays through Saturdays at 8AM to 5AM, and on Sundays from 1PM to 5PM.
How To Get To Outland Adventure Camp
Outland Adventure is located along the Pan-Philippine Highway also known as Diversion Road at the end of Ma-a Road or Don Julian Rodriguez Avenue, just across the GAP Farm, next to the Laud shooting range. The entrance is near the Twin Rocks before going up the hill towards Dencios Hilltop Restaurant. While Outland Adventure does not offer shuttle service, it is only a few minutes away from downtown Davao City and is conveniently accessible by any private or public transportation.
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