Freeport Park 254cm W Plastic Climber

As a 2014 Step2 Brand Ambassador, my family gets to test out many of the newest offerings from Step2, and the Alpine Ridge Climber & Slide was at the top of our wish list for the Spring. Problem is, Spring has been slow to arrive, so when the folks at Step2 had one of these sent to my state-of-the-art toy testing facility (our house and yard), there was still four feet of snow on the ground and I had to stash the box in the garage for several weeks, much to the dismay of my girls.But now the snow is gone, and while the temperatures aren't exactly "warm," we've got our climber set-up, and let me tell you - it's a big hit.A unique offering in this category of toys, the Alpine Ridge Climber & Slide is perfect for kids that may have outgrown some smaller models, but the size is right that it's big - but not too big for the yard. The little nooks and grips really capture the feel of those climbing walls that my little ones love, but here we have it in a safe, home-friendly version.Add in all the cool tunnels and hiding spots, and this climber/slide goes beyond just physical play, and opens up new worlds of imaginative play. Is it a Castle? A Fort? The place where the Fairies live? A Mountain Lodge? Is the slide a ramp for toy cars? The answer is simple: it's whatever imagination wants it to be.Highly-recommended.I should also note that assembly should be handled by two people.