Great time! Audrey and Katie were the guides for our party of 3. We got to visit with them between zips....really fun and personable. Even got my 12 year old niece to open up. She's usually very shy. Very safe and exciting experience. The last platform was pretty scary because you have to step off and go straight down. I froze and couldn't do it, but Audrey talked me through it until she finally gave me a little shove and I was off! Just what I needed!!! Much fun was had by all. Wet and foggy day only added to the experience. read more

Kids Adventure Park/Rock Wall & Trampoline Did the fall sky ride last year and it was well organized and efficient, this years visit.......not so much. Most discombobulated event ever. One would have thought that this was a new feature and they were working out the bugs. Drove to the summit and parked then walked into the summit area with little if no signage indicating where to go. Stumbled into the Summit Bldg and it turned out to be the correct place to be. Checked in and was told the climbing gloveds were sold out (they did refund) and the kids had no problem with the Resort gloves. The reservation was for 12:30 and the 2 grandkids (5&7) had their harness attached along with 4 other kids and one adult and his older son who were doing the "big kids" courses. As we were standing around a guy came along, maybe to relieve the original girl who was taking some sort of gear out to one of the courses with the father and son. The guys asks what we were doing since we were all geared up and I stated that we were waiting for directions at which point he asked what were we signed up for (one would think just by the size of the kids in the gear it would be apparent what we were all waiting to do.) He gave me hand gesture directions, which were not very good and, again, there was poor signage, but after walking in the general direction of the "hand gesture" a woman coming up from the area gave me a clear indication of where we were to go. It is now 12:50 and the attendant was getting kids ready and asks "where are the trollys"? Having no clue what she is talking about out I said that what ever they were wearing was what they were given. She radioed up requesting 2 kids trollys be brought down. Tick tock, tick tock and after about 10 minutes of waiting for a delivery I walked up to the Summit Bldg where the same mass confusion was going on and I peaked behind the black curtains and asked the employee for 2 kids trollys (this was not the first time she had to radio up for kids trollys either). Finally the kids were able to do the courses. Once their time was up we went over to the rock wall/trampoline area and there are no employees there or within sight to ask about the procedure. Once again I walked up to the Summit Bldg asking if anyone was going to be watching the RockWall/Trampoline and they asked if I had gone by there (seriously?) I replied yes and there was nobody around. They said they would get someone so we walked to our car for water and a snack and by the time we got back the area was stocked with an employee who, by the way, was very nice and helpful. Given the state of the economy with discretionary spending tight one would think that Bristol Mtn would be chomping at the bit to provide the best service/experience possible......but it was not to be. The kids area was not crowded or busy and the chairlift rides seemed to be going without issues from what I saw up top. Hopefully Bristol Mtn will get their act together but either way we will not be returning. read more

Had a great time celebrating our 25th anniversary with Garrett and Morgan as our guides zip lining! They were very professional and fun! Would definitely recommend! read more

I wish I could put 0 stars it was horrible. The employers were not respectful is how I'll put it. They then they made the whole party get off 1 hour before our time ended. I wasted my time and money and they refused to do anything and since we are first generation they made fun of our accent behind our backs and were laughing at us. read more

Highly enjoyable experience. Alex, Brendan and Garrett were a great team in managing our group of relatively inexperienced participants. Very personable, professional and focused on safety. A good time had by all. read more

Wicked awesome fun!!!! I felt so badass afterwards, like I could conquer the world. I've done ziplining in various countries, like Switzerland, and it always felt like too much worry about safety stuff when all you wanted was to enjoy the rush and the views. But kudos to Chris and Steve, our two guides, who basically did all the work of clipping and unclipping the carabiners. They maximized safety...which supercharged the fun. Also yay to the office staff on site who answered my distress phone call because at the traffic circle on South Hill Road I didn't know where to park my car (alongside the road). Variety was the watchword of this adventure. Firstly, you get to ride a short but nice bumpy distance in an old Army "deuce and a half" truck to the first zipline...lucky me, I got to sit up front with the driver, and had a nice look at the circular roof where a gunnery turret would have been. And got to sit in the back of this 2.5 ton military bad boy. Very cool! Then there's the introductions and safety talk. Bravo to the guides for remembering all 12 of our names. They always addressed you by your first name, and made you feel welcomed and they'd invite you by name to step up when it was your turn to fly. They also were kind and helpful, answering questions, and checking in with each guest to see if they were okay. And here's a small detail I noticed, they were gentle about handling the heavy trolley and returning it to the clip on your hip so it didn't bang on your leg or knee. Very thoughtful. As for the ziplines, there are a total seven, and it goes from shortest to longest, each one different, which is a very clever design, acclimating you to the gear, how it's used, getting you confident with safety procedures and various other instructions which at first make eyes glaze. The guides were cool about brain farts being entirely normal and conquerable. And in concert with the smart course design -- adios Fear and Uncertainty...the course AND the guides build your confidence. So by the 3rd zipline, if there was any trepidation -- totally gone. And helloooo, there's a zipline with a kids slide, you start seated and gravity sends you down the slide and....FUNnnnnn!!! About variety. There are wobbly suspension bridges to cross, three total...and a coupla uphill hikes, it levels out just when you think your legs are gunna fall off....yayyyyy for that. And it was so lovely that our guides told people to rest if they needed to rest, to take our time, no rush...some did, and some just booked up the mountain, your pace, your day to enjoy. AND there were different positions to learn -- the cannonball (to go faster) and the snowflake (to slow yourself down). The guides instruct you when to do what, and where to deploy what you just learned. Brilliant!!! About Chris and Steve. Friendly...quietly funny... super helpful, knowledgeable, both were a calming presence...professional and safety conscious. And it doesn't hurt they are easy on the eyes...They had winning smiles and put you at ease asap, if ever you felt at all nervous, they banish it asap by making constant checks on your gear...they keep things well organized and equitable (if you are always last, don't worry you will get to go first!)....And they give instructions clearly and concisely. They brake your speed expertly, nothing to worry about. They do all the work, and set you up for maximum fun. When I got down from the mountain, I immediately encouraged the first six people I encountered to put the zipline canopy tour on their "MUST DO" list. Especially now with the leaves changing. Also, i thought the construction of the course looked very respectful of the trees and the natural surroundings, so zip awayyyyyy!!!!! I haven't stopped smiling about my experience on Bristol Mountain. TIP: I went solo, but they nicely handle groups...if you go with someone, you have a friend there to take pics of you in the trees and flying over the trees. PROS: Professional staff who take safety seriously. Emphasis on fun! Great for kids and teens...the guides really watch out for everyone, but especially for them. CONS: Didn't respond to my email and phone call about weather cancellation procedures. Took two days before I heard from someone. I nearly cancelled due to possible rain, but so glad I just rescheduled. Highly Recommend!!! Ask for Chris, he's a great leader! read more

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This was such a fun and adventurous experience with friends. They had aerial elements for all skill levels. Everyone had a blast! read more

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We checked out the course on a Tuesday when kids get to do the trampoline and rock wall free with purchase of ropes course. Ryan was assigned as our guide and he couldn't have been more amazing with my 6 year old and the other two boys on the course "I love my job" and it showed he was the best! You get an hour on the kids ropes course and then one turn on trampoline and rock wall. read more

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This was our second time to the high ropes course. We have done ropes courses all over, including in Switzerland, but the "black course" at Bristol is truly the hardest we have ever done. It will take every ounce of your strength, balance, and perseverance to complete this challenge. There are obviously a variety of levels and a lot of different elements to keep it interesting, including interspersed zip lines. Shout out to Luke for not making us feel like we were boring him with our pace. But we completed it! You should try it! At the end you just jump off a high platform into the nothingness... but you don't die! Totally worth beating the fear and pain! read more

SUMMARY: Highly recommend this place...one star off because there's always a room for improvement. SERVICE: (one star off) The staff at the park are great! They motivate you and give you direction that can easily be followed when stuck. However, staff needs to pay a little more attention to guests... 1) I would love staff to check harness if properly fitted before sending guests to park. 2) A kid was stuck in the middle of one of the ziplines (from yellow course), but despite their call for help, staff at the front platform were just oblivious. We even helped out and tried getting their attention 5x and we were not heard. Thankfully, they finally heard us at the end. But it took some time. PARK: I love the park itself (note I only visited the aerial obstacle courses). Clean. So green. There are seven courses: 2 yellows (easy & hard), 2 greens (easy & hard), 2 blues (easy & hard), and black (hardest, around 1.5h to finish it). As the level increases, the height also increases. Everybody will start at yellow level and will be required to work their way up. I'd say, dark blue starts hard (I was already tired just climbing to the platform ). Also hard midway. Requires lots of upper body strength and strong core. Yellow and green are leisure. All courses end with zip lines. BATHROOM: clean! read more

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Had an absolutely phenomenal experience with excellent guides Mike and Joe (apologies if incorrect- names fade faster than the memories) while you can't pick your guides, we hit the jackpot. Knowledgeable, personable and good at their jobs! Weather was just right, the 7 zip lines as part of course got better and better culminating in the final crossing, the suspension bridges were a fun treat as well. A perfect excursion for spending time with my niece. read more

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Came here to attend a team building event for work. Just driving up can be a little scary and intimidating. Dirty roads galore! Watch for deer too! You enter the facility and there are harnesses waiting on the floor for you to step into and an instructor to explain how to tighten everything accordingly. I would go for the buddy system and check each other after you tighten up. You head outside to a mini ropes course for instructional training. We loved our instructor, CHUCK. He was super safety oriented and talked us through as well as walked us through the Do's and Don'ts of the course...like, Blue is your you, Nope to rope etc. Everyone has to go through a yellow course to continue on to higher courses. But, there are 2 yellows, 2 greens, 1 Blue and one Black ( for you daring folks). Except to be bruised and sore. But its all fun of course. Bathrooms- there is a porata-potty trailer. But remember, you will have to re-harness after... so be prepared. Also there are some food and beverage vending machines in the facility. But I would defiantly pack my own lunch, because there is nothing hardy. read more

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The perfect amount of adventure for anyone looking for safe but adrenaline-inducing activities around the Finger Lakes! Our group booked an 11am tour in late June and were fortunate enough to have perfect weather. I could see this getting rough later in the afternoon though, so I'd advise going for the earlier tours if possible. The course itself was a combination of breathtaking views, enjoying the quiet immersion in nature, and of course -- moments of sheer adrenaline, terror, and *excitement*. The price you pay for the equipment, the views, the experience, the experienced guides is completely worth it. It's not enough to laud the sensation of leaping into the zipline and literally throwing yourself into the breathtaking view - you need to experience it. As far as the guides go -- Anna and J.D. were fantastic guides who clearly explained all the safety procedures and courses. I was a bit anxious going into the course, but after a while I felt extremely safe in their hands. They were a fun pair of guides and did a great job at breaking the ice between the different parties within the group. For our tour, we were allowed to bring phones/cameras as long as they were securable in a zippered pocket or backpack that didn't swing around/protrude/weigh too much. This policy might change though, so check in with them before you bring anything. Also, you don't need to be super physically fit to complete it, but keep in mind that you will be crossing bouncy bridges and making a couple steep hikes. My group and I were four decently active people in our late 20s, but other people in our group ranged from under-20s to their late 50s and also had a blast. The 7 ziplines themselves were also the perfect amount of activity. Ultimately, my only issue with my experience was the copious number of dad jokes that were told during the tour... my soul had not been ready to be assaulted like that. Other than that, I absolutely recommend including Bristol Mountain in your travel planning. You won't regret it! (Also fine, the dad jokes were pretty on point. 5/5 for those alone tbh.) read more

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Went here as a work team building event. Follow the signs...very easy to get lost ( lot's of back roads and dirt roads) We had a beautiful day for our rope and zip lining course's. The instructors show you how to put on your harness step by step...they take safety very serious here... as they should. After you're all geared up an instructor takes you to a demo course, to walk you through exactly how to navigate through the courses..like blue is your you :) Then all the fun begins! Every course starts at yellow, from there you can go to green, blue and finally black! All in all it's hard work and rewarding to do something out of your comfort zone. read more

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Holy cow what an experience! Up in the trees stepping into the air onto moving rope or wire. I'm the kind of soul that gets nervous going over bridges, climbing mountains and my heart flutters on ladders. I sucked it up to give this a try. I admit I only got through both yellow and the Keuka green course before throwing in the towel. It's not easy but the courses do start off easier. Some of the elements like the trapeze made me gasp. The staff were great, one member shouted some helpful hints to cross difficult areas. They have leather work gloves there but they weren't in the best shape and you certainly want to protect your hands and help your grip. I didn't end up with bruises but if I went in better weather I'd certainly wear long clothes still. I was a little sore the next day, I think mostly cause my muscles were tensed in terror the whole time. We went at the end of the season on a cold and windy day. The tree cover kept the wind out and we built enough body heat while doing the course to stay warm. The course was decorated with Halloween ghouls and spiders. They told us they run the course at night with fog machines and staff spooking you, I can't even image adding more fright! read more

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Came here to try out the Zipline Canopy Tour with a coworker. I must say this was a great experience for me and my friend who is now no longer afraid of getting an adrenaline rush! For $109 each we went through a 3 hour tour and 7 ziplines, each increasing in length (and height?) Our tour guides, Adam and Tyler, we knowledgeable, humorous, and extremely effective at looking our for our safety. Everywhere we went they offered great info on the ziplines and forestry around us. They were definitely the cherry on top with enjoying the tour, and helping us group of strangers be comfortable together. Without them, I don't think we all would have bonded as well as we did. :) The tour progressed at a decent pace, and the scenery was gorgeous. It's very tempting to want to capture the moments but camera phones kind of frowned upon, so take photos at your own risk. GoPro cameras are welcomed if you want to attach it to your helmet or something. I loved every minute of it! Give this tour a shot! read more

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So fun! Kind of scary and pushed me past my comfort zone but it was great. Training was good and I felt pretty safe. Just some scary options when you're high up in the trees. My kids were quickly very comfortable. I'm not sure I'd do it again! read more

My kids and I came here to do the ropes courses. They have a variety of different courses (with different difficulty levels). There were lots of different obstacles making the courses challenging and fun. We really enjoyed our visit and will be back. read more

While vacationing on Cayuga Lake, we decided to take a trip to try out the craft and climb program for kids ages 8-11. So glad we did!!!! Dave was the staffer who got them going on a craft --- he warmed all of the kids right up and brought the nervous ones out of their shells. He did a great job helping them into their gear as well. We were then and it off to another instructor for "ground school". This young staffer (I want to say her name was Amelia, but I may have that wrong) went through the basics and made sure all the kids practiced. My only suggestions for the day come from our experience here: 1.) S-l-o-w D-o-w-n. 2.) If you are facing away while speaking no one can hear you. 3.) Review 1 and 2 above. ;) The guides on the course took their time and spoke very calmly to the kids as they approached the main center tower and walked them through each step as them climbed their first ladder. As I followed my kids along below (in the excellently kept paths!), I was impressed to see the guides running practice drills with each other. When the weather turned on a dime, the guides jumped into the course, met up with our climbers, and explained the options (continue on with their help or be rappelled down by them) calmly and professionally. And when a few climbers chose to be rappelled down they explained each part of it and made sure they reached the ground safe and sound. Our kids finished the day soaked through but happy and already asking if we can come back next year. The staff and courses were professional and the gear they used was too notch. I highly recommend! read more

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Let me first start out with, I'm afraid of heights!! Many times I thought to myself "what was I thinking and never again!!". Besides that, it was a fun and different thing to do. Something active instead of sitting on the couch. It's a little costly, $49 for 3 hours for adults ($39 would be more reasonable). Or offer coupons somewhere. I was able to get 5 obstacle courses in. You must arrive 30 minutes prior to your reservation for a quick lesson. Then off you go. They have a variety of levels of courses. 2 courses are beginner (yellow) 2 courses are intermediate (green) 2 courses are advanced (blue) They have black (expert) but I didn't ask how many they had.-maybe next time. They have a mini obstacle course for kids under 8. FYI: you can reserve online read more

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I need to say that although I have always wanted to do a ropes and zip line course, I was not excited to pay $50 a person for a limited time frame of 3 hours.... But let me tell you; it had to have been the best $100 I have spent in a long time. My son and I had a blast. I'm told that there are 7 courses (2 yellow, 2 green, 2 blue, and 1 black). They progressively become more difficult as you move from color to color. You need to complete one of the Yellow courses prior to being allowed to move to a Green course. And so on to the Blue courses and finally having an opportunity to test your skills on the Black course. My son and I completed the first three and decided to give the Black course a whirl. Wow, that one was a challenge and I honestly only made it halfway through it, whereas my son completed the entire course, and wanted to do it again. The genuine smile and joy on this 15 year olds face made the the entire adventure so worth it.... Trying to get these kids out of the house and away from the electronics and video games is a constant challenge for all parents, and this did the trick. I would recommend this to anyone interested in group and/or family bonding. Awesome place....! 10 Stars....! read more

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Did the zip-line tour this morning. Adam and Wyatt were our guides. VERY professional and fun! Felt at ease with their knowledge, and comfort. Thorough every step of the way! They did a fantastic job, and we all had a wonderful time! read more

Incredible afternoon at the aerial adventure park. We had two kids and 4 adults and everyone had a nice afternoon and enjoying the challenge of the course. Cery safe, clean and nice/helpful staff. Highly recommend!! read more

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Malcolm and I had a phenomenal time on the Ziplines on October 31! Thank you soooo much! Eivind read more

This was such a fun time! We had Trevor and Andrew as our guides and they were super helpful and engaging! Each zip line gets longer each time and the final one is the longest. There is no pressure to hurry and there are some amazing views on the course. The drive up is on a dirt road which may deter some visitors read more

Laura and Jacob did a great job in keeping things lively, safe and moving. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon. JD has an endless supply of dad jokes . I'd definitely recommend this zipping tour. read more

Had a great time doing the ropes course and the zip lining. Safety was obviously paramount and staff was great. Good sense of humor and made the whole experience fun! Would recommend to anyone! read more

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Before coming here, I'd done what I now recognize as a kiddie-level ropes course. This place is industrial strength and provides lots of challenging fun! $50 seems like a lot for 3 hours of access, but I got more than my money's: I did 4 courses (two Yellow and Two Green) in 2 hours and boy, was I was whupped. Where balance fails, strength needs to take over, and my arms and hands were shaking by the end. Quite a workout! That said: It really is fun for the whole family. I was challenged enough by Green; my super-athletic husband went on to do Blue and Black (both of them much, much harder than Green, he said.) I saw plenty of little kids bopping around on Yellow, having a blast. You feel so secure with the smart clip system that you forget how high you are in the tree canopy or to even be frightened. I could see where it could be a drag if it were crowded and you had to wait between elements. We went on a weekday and only shared the place with a couple dozen people. The "Bus Unloading" sign warns that it could get mobbed. read more

Love this place. Really love it. Nice staff who were responsive to our sometimes challenging child's needs. The obstacles are fun and get very difficult as you move up in levels. But the easiest was fun for both our child and his grandpa. To me the best part was how it was all deep in the woods and felt very natural. Safety was obviously very important and well taken care of. We never felt worried about the equipment. One of the best things in comparison to other ropes courses we've done is that adults can do this one alone. If you have done other ropes courses keep in mind that this one has s tougher difficulty ranking. As in at another place what they call intermediate is this places easy and what they call difficult is this places intermediate. Some people are saying the cost is high- for what you get, a super fun challenging family work out, I think it is worth it. read more

Going to Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures was a fantastic way to start my day! My dad and I did their zip line challenge course and it was super fun! We were accompanied by 2 guides and they were so awesome, just everything you want in your guides. Thank you for being so awesome Laura and Addy :). It was a great zip lining experience, I'm most certainly going to tell my friends about it and plan to go again. Btw this is a fun course for children and adults!! read more

An incredible mix of terror'n'thrill + our guides were great (as was all staff) - loved every minute!

My wife and I did the Aerial Adventure Park, and it was fantastic. I was apprehensive about having to do the easiest course first because I figured it would be too easy and no fun. WOW, was I wrong. Each of the courses that we completed was challenging and fun. We pushed ourselves beyond our comfort zone and were completely satisfied completing only 3 of the courses. I highly recommend Bristol Mountain Aerial Adventures, and we can't wait to return again. read more

This place is super awesome! Can't wait to come back and do it again! The staff was very friendly and very encouraging and supportive as we moved along the challenge courses. This would be great as a family event or a team building event with your work or sports team. It does require some degree of fitness level but there are 4 different levels of course difficulty: yellow, green, blue and black, much like the ski slopes. Pretty much anyone could get through the yellow courses with a bit of encouragement. Green is a bit tougher and we found it to be challenging. It's a big jump to go from green to blue so be ready! Don't be afraid of failure - you can do it! And if for some reason you find yourself stuck, the staff on the ground will talk you through the obstacle or come and physically help you. This is the Inaugural season for this course and I have to say that they did a phenomenal job! Looking forward to next time! read more

Great friendly staff and a great variety of courses for varying levels of experience!

Great place to spent with family and friends, an opportunity for everyone to work together and get it done.

What a blast!!! Our guides for the zip line tour, Dakota and Monica, we're not only professional but friendly and extremely capable! Our diversified group included an 82 year old along with her daughters and her 14 year old great granddaughter and they all seemed to love it!!! Not only is Bristol Mountain beautiful as seen from above the canopy, but zip lining is fun!! I am very impressed and would recommend it to anyone! read more

What a fun adventure! Our tour guides, Olivia and Judah, were so much fun. I felt safe the entire time. Totally worth it!