Zip Lines
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Ultimate Adrenaline
Adam Bondeson explains how these unique attractions deliver adventure, customer satisfaction, and a positive return on investment
By the numbers
8,350 feet (2,545 m) at Parque de Aventura Barrancas del Cobre, Copper Canyon, Mexico m) vertical drop at ZipFlyer
cent maximum incline at Letainica bratov Gorišek, Planica, Slovenia. Its average incline is 38.3%.
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or most venues and park sites, guests are seeking fresh adventures, something new and different. That search can take many forms and compel operators to explore
countless investments and attractions – some rewarding, some not. So what options do we have for excitement that are exciting and controlled, and yet still deliver that yearned-for punch of adrenaline and exhilaration for all types of guests? That answer lies on a wire rope that extends hundreds of feet above our heads: zip lining! Zip lining takes everyone from would-be adventurers to
adrenaline junkies on a ride of a lifetime. It’s a highly-controlled way to experience genuinely hair-raising thrills and fun. What draws people to them is the sense of high-adventure and outdoor experience. Zip lines are participatory, more like a personal adventure than a mechanical amusement ride. For example, take Ziplines at Pacifi c Crest in Los Angeles, which showcase the breathtaking beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains, 75 miles (121 km) northeast of L.A. Ziplines at Pacifi c Crest features two high-adventure zip line courses by Bonsai Design with multiple zips, rolling terrain, and strong mature trees. The tours are entirely tree-based and use innovative design and installations to minimize environmental impact while maximizing safety. There are two guides per tour (up to 9 guests) plus support
staff, drivers, reservationists, and other staff. Hourly capacity depends on design, but daily capacity can include up to 300 guests per day on a series of three-hour tours. The courses highlight a series of platforms connected by Sky Bridges, Sky Stairs, trails, rappels, and zip lines ranging from 200 to 1,500 feet (61 to 457 m) in length, including one that sends guests soaring 300 feet (91 m) above the canyon fl oor. Flying through the forest at Pacifi c Crest is part bucket list, part Indiana Jones fantasy, part unadulterated fun, part overcome- your-fears challenge.
Varying the views Zip lining isn’t contained to scenic mountain adventures. From Zip-Flyer, the Zoomline at Fremont Street Experience takes adventure-seekers to new heights in Downtown Las Vegas. The 11-story slot machine-inspired zip line attraction lets people experience downtown Las Vegas as they’ve never seen it before: travelling superhero-style for fi ve blocks above the madness and unforgettable neon glow of Fremont Street. Then there’s the exotic travel experience at Climbworks at
Keana Farms, in Oahu, Hawaii. Climbworks features eight side-by-side dual zip line runs, with long, high, and extra-quiet zip lines designed so riders can see the North Shore’s famous beaches, farms, and lush mountains. Tours start with a 10-minute,
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