Clovdyx

How much did materials cost, and what future projects are planned?

Last year, one of the more difficult challenges was the rolling log on Stage 2. Basically, you stand on a giant log and have to roll it from one side of a rail system to the other with your feet (while maintaining your balance). Rock climbing might help with balance, but it's not going to do anything for the technique.

Also, the salmon ladder. You need outstanding grip, but if you don't have the technique down, it does nothing.

It would be retarded for the US to disregard it's own interests and put itself into a severe disadvantage while no one else restrict themselves in the same manner.

Yeah, it's almost like every major nation with the capability of influencing/acting on another nation to benefit themselves does so. It's almost like states with power want to remain powerful.