Page 155 - Failure to Triumph - Journey of A Student

Picture 23

The Sixth Obstacle

This obstacle is called the single ramp or a slide. This is like a slide that we all have played on in
our childhood but is very tall. A view of this obstacle is provided in picture 24. Climbing up will be

difficult for many as the steps will be very narrow. In this, the lighter and fitter candidates must go
first and take the snake with them. The heavier ones can then come slowly. As such, in this obstacle
helping is not possible. Normally the GTOs through penalties of various kinds as explained earlier
will make sure that teams arrive at the finish line more or less together. Hence, winning is not really
important in this task though that is what is stated in the beginning and that is what sets the tempo of
the group.

Picture 24

What is Seen through this Activity?

The most predominant qualities that emerge from the GOR are:

(a) Your ability to grasp the rules and conditions of tackling the obstacles.