Please enjoy the natural beauty and splendor of Whistler, while rising through the air at speeds up to 100 mph (160 kph). This unique and bold is what Ziptrek Ecotours and Skyline Eco-Adventures offers! There is no better way to take in the glory Whistler true, as the topography of the mountain to explore its natural state, let alone in the air, connected only by a belt, suspended from a cable. To learn more about these two companies and flyingsome interesting facts you should know about the first zip lines themselves.
Ziptrek Ecotours
Ziptrek Ecotours is the founder of the zipline tours in North America. With an award-winning environmental program and the highest, longest, and zip lines above Zip Trek provides a nice mix of learning and adventure. Region Ziptrek tour consists of 33 acres of varied terrain, especially in the old rain forest, mountains and Whistler Blackcomb and separatesFitzsimmons Creek. The location is just minutes from Whistler Village, allowing guests a convenient location and easy access to zip lines. Ziptrek tours and runs around in all weather conditions.
The seat belt excursion Zip is a project in five points around the waist, legs, goes beyond the shoulder and chest. These belts are not only simple and convenient, they are safe and allows guests to be more flexible, while at Ziplines. Ziptrek Ecotours offerstwo great tours that are a must:
Ziptrek Bear Tour - This tour is made up of five astonishing Ziplines through a series of suspension bridges, boardwalks and trails connected. Stunning views in flight the end of the Eco-Quest Fitzsimmons Creek. This is a great zip line tour for beginners and families. Ziptrek Eagle Tour - This is the latest addition to the tour Ziptrek exciting and offers a variant of the original Bear Tour. The tour includes five new Ziplinesconnected by suspension bridges, trees, a 20-story drop thrill and a heated platform where guests can enjoy panoramic views of Whistler.
Skyline Eco-Adventures
Skyline Eco-Adventures in Cougar Mountain at Whistler and consists of a journey through ancient forests cable line. Tours include five double-skyline, is the longest journey over 1,500 meters long, 200 feet above the floor and a vertical drop 200ft. Similar to the horizon Ziplines Ziptrek are connectedthrough a series of suspension bridges. No experience is necessary, the skyline is Ziplines and operate all year round in all weather conditions.
The harness and cable Skyline Ziptrek differ. Skyline uses dual cable design allows two people to drive at once and allows a higher passenger capacity. Skyline also offers brake through the use of rotating magnetic brakes. This reduces the interference of the disc with the zip-line and allows the operator to be Skylineopen all year round, rain or shine.
What to wear!
If you consider that you want to try the zip-lining, here are some important tips on what to wear. In summer shorts and t-shirts are great and a light / rain jacket for the afternoon, when temperatures are cooler. Shoe is also ideal for hiking. It 'important to wear closed toed shoes, sandals and flip-flops are not recommended. Both Ziptrek horizon and even rain gear for shipping time.
In winterDress warm! Layers of outdoor clothing, such as the one that offers skiing and snowboarding clothing. Both Ziptrek horizon and some winter gear such as gloves and boots.
