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