My name is Nicholas Cage (no, that is not a typo) and I am an activities administrator at Refreshing Mountain. I have been working at Refreshing Mountain since May of 2016, and in September 2021 I came on as full-time. The easiest way to describe…
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Refreshing Mountain Bio for Josiah Maier
Who are you, and what’s your role at Refreshing Mountain? My name is Josiah Maier, and I work as an activities administrator here at Refreshing Mountain. I started working here part-time in 2015 as a guide and came on full-time in September of…
Refreshing Mountain Bio for Andrea Cage
My name is Andrea Cage, and I’m the assistant Activities Manager. I started at Refreshing Mountain as a guide in May of 2016 and transitioned into the roll of an admin in February of 2019. Aside from my administrative roll I am the training…
Behind the Scenes: Ziplining Fun & Safety at Refreshing Mountain
Ever wonder what it takes to run a zipline course near Philadelphia? As the weather gets warmer, and the desire to get outside increases, we thought we would give you some insights into what makes the ziplines at Refreshing Mountains run. We…
10 Best Family Fall Activities in Lancaster PA
Fall activities in Lancaster County cover a wide range of things to do and unique experiences. Whether you stay for several days or visit for a day, spend the Autumn season immersing your family in everything the Lancaster area has to offer. Top 10…
Will I Need An Extra Set of Boxers? And Other First-Time Ziplining Questions
Free Guide to Ziplining for the First Time While folks considering ziplining near Philadelphia, PA have lots of questions, there are some queries that come up more often than others. Here’s a look at some of the most oft-asked questions: How scary…
First Time Ziplining – Overcoming My Fear of Heights
My First Time Ziplining Let me tell you a little bit about my experiences ziplining. My first time ziplining was in 2010 here at Refreshing Mountain Camp – wow, 8 years ago! Up until that point, I didn’t know too much about the camp. At the time, I…
How to Enjoy an Overnight Getaway This Spring
Modern vacations offer quite a bit of distraction – too much, it seems these days. If you take a vacation to the beach, you’ll end up on the boardwalk surrounded by the sights and (ew!) smells of a crowded beach; during the day there will be people…
Where and Why Should I Zip Line?
Why Should I Zipline? Wouldn’t it be nice to soar through the sky like a bird? To glide through the treetops and view natural wonders in all their beauty from above? Ziplining turns this fantasy into reality. And there’s plenty of…
Unique Christmas Family Gift Ideas: Give the Gift of Adventure
The holiday season is finally here! This is the time to start brainstorming gift ideas for your loved ones, co-workers and friends. If you haven’t started your holiday shopping, don’t fret! You still have a decent amount of time to pick…