Being afraid of heights, I was a little worried about going
on Ziptrek, but the guides will have you at ease 100% and they explain all of
the safety things you need to know, so there is no need to feel scared!
When you arrive you check in and then meet at a hut at the
base of Blackcomb Mountain. It is here that you meet your guide and you
get your harness on & a quick safety talk. From there you go on a small zip
so you get the feel of what is it like to be in a harness. It is very similar
to a rock-climbing harness but you are hanging instead of climbing.
Then you all jump in a van with helmets on, ready to ‘zip’
across the river from platform to platform! The views are amazing if you can
open your eyes long enough.
Some quick facts about Ziptrek:
- You ride a total of 5 ziplines ranging from 80ft to 1100ft.
- The tour area lies in a valley between Whistler & Blackcomb Mountains and covers over 11 hectares (or 33 acres) of land.
- Ziplining involves gliding along a suspended steel cable using a pulley and harness.
- The tour takes approximately 2.5 hours and includes a shuttle to / from the base of Blackcomb Mountain.
- The prices are a wee bit on the expensive side, but it is well worth the money!
- CAD$98 per person = Adult (15-64 yrs)
- CAD$78 per person = Youth (14 & under) and Senior (65 & over)
- *please note that the prices do not include 7% Goods & Services tax (GST)
I would definitely recommend this if you have a spare
morning / afternoon in Whistler but make sure you book as early as possible as
it is an extremely popular activity and they do get booked out. All
booking info is located on their website and if you are travelling in a group
or for a conference, they are more than happy to organize a group trip just
for you! It is also a great team-building activity.
I must say that my knees were weak & my heart was
pounding but by the end of the zips I was hanging upside-down & flying
through the air!!! It was an awesome experience and I can’t wait to do it
again… definitely recommended.
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