Imagine admiring the natural beauty and magnificence of Whistler while soaring through the air at speeds of up to 100mph (160km/h). This unique and daring experience is what Ziptrek Ecotours and Skyline Eco-Adventures offers you! There is no better way to take in Whistler's true glory than to explore the mountain topography in its natural state-not to mention being suspended in the air with just a harness connected to a cable line. Find out more about these two airborne companies and some interesting facts you should know before taking on the zip-lines yourself.
Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek Ecotours is the founder of zipline tours in North America. With an award-winning environmental program and the highest, longest, and most zip lines about, Zip Trek offers an enjoyable blend of learning and adventure. Ziptrek's tour region consists of 33 acres of varied terrain; primarily in the ancient rainforest that separates Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains and over the Fitzsimmons Creek. The location is just moments away from Whistler Village, so guests are provided easy and convenient accessibility to zip lines. Ziptrek tours also runs all in all weather conditions.
The harness used by Zip trek is a five point design that goes around your waist, your legs, over your shoulder and has a chest strap. These harnesses are not only lightweight and comfortable, they are safe and allow guests to be more flexible while on the ziplines. Ziptrek Ecotours offers two amazing tours that are a must see:
Ziptrek Bear Tour -- This excursion consists of five amazing ziplines connected by a series of suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails. Breath taking in-flight views of the Fitzsimmons Creek conclude the eco-quest. This is an excellent tour for zip-line beginners and families.
Ziptrek Eagle Tour -- This is the newest addition to Ziptrek tours and offers an exhilarating twist on the original Bear tour. The excursion includes five new ziplines connected by treetop suspension bridges, a spine-tingling drop of 20 stories and heated platforms where guests can admire the Whistler panorama.
Skyline Eco-Adventures
Skyline Eco-Adventures is located on Cougar Mountain in Whistler and consists of a cable line voyage through old-growth forests. Tours include five dual skylines, with the longest ride being over 1500 feet long, 200 feet above the ground and a 200ft vertical drop. Similar to Ziptrek, the Skyline ziplines are connected through a series of suspension bridges. No experience is required to ride the ziplines and Skyline runs year long in all weather conditions.
The Skyline harness and cable are different from Ziptreks. Skyline utilizes dual cable construction, this allows for two people to ride simultaneously and permits higher passenger capacities. Skyline also offers self-braking through the use of rotary magnetic brakes. This reduces interference of the ride by zip-line operators and allows Skyline to be open all year round in all weather conditions.
What to wear!
If you're considering giving zip-lining a try, here are some important tips on what to wear. In the summer, shorts and t-shirts are ideal and a light/rain jacket for afternoons when temperatures are cooler. Footwear for hiking is also ideal. It is important to wear closed toed shoes; sandals and flip-flops are not recommended. Both Ziptrek and Skyline also provide rain gear for the wetter expeditions.
In the winter, dress warmly! Layers of outdoor clothing such as what you would wear skiing or snowboarding is suggested. Both Ziptrek and Skyline also provide some winter gear such as gloves and boots.
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