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Nancy Drew and the Secret of Shadow Ranch Hints

How do I reach the upper level?

  • 1 of 7: From where you start in this area, go forward, forward, right, then look up.
  • 2 of 7: See that branch sticking out? You need to grab it and haul yourself up.
  • 3 of 7: Arms not long enough? Then you need something to lengthen them.
  • 4 of 7: A rope would be very useful here. Did someone offer to give you one this morning?
  • 5 of 7: Go back to the ranch and complete Tex's trials in the paddock to get yourself a lariat.
  • 6 of 7: Now use the lariat to lasso the branch you see sticking out. Remember the technique you learned in the corral for this.
  • 7 of 7: When you snag it, look down again, then click on the rope to climb it.