I am afraid of heights but this was awesome. This was our second time with Sky Valley. We love the fact that the two guides give a practice run first, going over all the safety issues and they teach you how to brake. The first three zip lines were also practice runs where the guides had us comfortable on the platforms in the trees. Then the first real big run was Big Mama. What an incredible view. It was 1200 feet long and over 300 feet high. After this first rush, everyone was wanting to keep going. Sky Valley does an excellent job of making everyone feel comfortable and safe. read more

Love this business so much! My 11 year old and I went on the zip line tour today. I spoke with the guide at check in because my son was pretty nervous. He was so kind and explained that if he felt uncomfortable at any time we could leave the course. The guides were excellent and made the experience so enjoyable. The views while ziplining are just so beautiful. I'm already planning a trip back with my entire family. Spend a few hours flying through the treetops. I promise you won't regret it. read more

We did the night time zipline and it was awesome. Our guides were lovely and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.

Our family loves the outdoors and we've tried just about everything there is in and around the Carolinas. Discovering this NEW outdoor adventure option was quite the find! While it was quite chilly (low 30s) when we started, we still had a great time! We wore warm gear and Sky Valley supplied everything we needed for safety (helmets and goggles) and protection (coveralls, jackets and gloves) - the combination was perfect. Training at the onset helped everyone get acclimated to the electric ATVs and a nice training course helped build confidence before we hit the steep trails. Everything is easy to control and the pace made for a great balance of risk and fun. We loved every minute of our time.....not wanting it to come to an end. We can't say enough great things about Sky Valley Zip Tours....their facility, equipment, guides and sweet dog (Colt) are all top-notch!! Whether ziplining or mountain catting.....you'll love it! read more

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This outfit is a true professional setup. They have it down. From checking in, to riding 10 different Zip Lines, to having great guides that are professional, safe, entertaining and full of great information, to getting great photos of the experience, Sky Valley does a great job. read more

Great cart rides and hope it comes back next year. The team were great the carts were fun and the terrain was beautiful. Would not change anything. read more

What a wonderful experience! This was the best money spent on a family vacation. Not only do you get a cool ATV ride up to the 10 zip lines, you get (if you're lucky as we were) two awesome tour guides, Logan and Andrew, who were the right mix of professional and fun. The picture package is also well worth it. We got a lot of great pictures that captured our adventure. We zipped over the beautiful valley, rappeled down a small cliff, and tested our courage through it all. It was so much fun! Our group's age ranged from 18-62, and we all have a truckload of great memories to take with us. Despite all of the great pictures, I bought myself a cool T-shirt to wear my memories for years to come. Can't wait to come back! Thank you, Sky Valley Zip Tours read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours - Ziplining Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

10/10! Our guides, Grace & Max, we're absolutely amazing & it was so much fun. We did the zip lining package & its def well worth the money. It took us about 3 hours, 10 different zip lines & two other mini adventures. So thankful we lucked out & had our guides, they are really the best & made our experience so much more memorable! read more

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We had a great time with Sky Valley Zip Tours. It was a lot of fun. I've zip-lined before, both indoors and outdoors (Callaway Gardens, Lake Lanier), but this was my first time zip-lining in the Blue Ridge Mountains. In my limited zip-lining experience, I believe Sky Valley gave me the biggest workout, mainly because it's probably the longest zip-line course I've completed. There are 10 zip-lines with a cliff "jump" and swing bridge in between. To be safe, you should have a decent level of physical coordination and athleticism before attempting this course. Since I'm out of shape, my abs were sore for days afterwards. Sky Valley's office is located out in the middle of nowhere. I lost cell service (T-Mobile) as we drove to the "zip shack" as did my friend who uses Sprint. Our friend who uses AT&T barely got a signal. The shack has Wi-Fi if you need it. Our group of 5 scheduled a late summer Friday afternoon (2:30pm) zip and were grouped with 5 others so we had a relatively big group. Combined with the 2 guides, there were 12 of us total up in the tree canopies. The weather was perfect. We wore a combination of shorts, jeans, T-shirts, and polo shirts and were fine. The guides wore shorts and athletic polo shirts. You must wear closed-toe shoes. It's possible for stuff to fall off your body during the course, so Sky Valley suggests you leave small personal items in your car or at the shack. It's a good idea. If you have eyewear like sunglasses, straps are recommended. One of our guides had a camera and took lots of pictures of our adventure. All of the pictures were available for purchase digitally after the tour. If I recall correctly, we could buy the pictures on a USB stick for about $25. Sky Valley asks that you not bring a camera with you on the tour. Admittedly, I "smuggled" my small point-and-shoot to snap a few photos when we were on the ground or safely secured on a canopy platform. Take small belongings at your own risk. My camera has a strap and I kept it in one of my jean's deep front pockets so the likelihood of it falling out was slim. The other zip tours I've been on did allow cameras, so I was a little surprised when I learned Sky Valley advises against it. Like any zip-lining establishment, you have to sign a waiver before you begin. You then suit up in a harness, helmet, and gloves. The zip-lines at Sky Valley utilize a handbrake where you must manually brake by applying pressure directly to the line. The glove on your dominant hand will have an extra layer of brake "padding" to assist in slowing you down safely. The tour averages 2.5 hours and you have to show up 30 minutes before your start time to sign waivers, use the restroom (recommended), and suit up. You also might spend time afterwards looking at the photos that were taken so plan to spend at least 3 hours on-site. A big reason why the tour takes so long is because there is a training and safety class that you must take, as a group, upfront. This takes up a significant amount of time as each person gets acclimated to their harness and how to properly zip-line and hand-brake. After the class, you head to the warm-up circuit which consists of the first 3 zip-lines on the course. These are short lines where you practice what you just learned in class. Each line has a name. On the 3rd line, Freestyle, you learn to tuck. In zip-lining, tucking means bringing your knees up to your chest and rolling yourself into a ball for the purpose of maximizing aerodynamic efficiency and thus, speed. It's also a great ab workout. At the end of Freestyle, you can do a pose for the camera. Funny poses are encouraged. One of my friends did a muscle man pose while another pretended he was laying out like a model. I pretended I was riding a tricycle. After the Warm-up Circuit, you're thrown right into the fire with Big Momma, Little Diddy, and a cliff "jump." Big Momma is the course's longest zip-line at 1,600 feet. You go from one hallway of trees to another. This line puts you 300 feet over a valley and the view is breathtaking. Big Momma is followed by Little Diddy which is the course's second-longest line. It brings you back over the valley. These are the two most scenic lines on the course, so try to take them in. The cliff "jump" isn't really a jump, but rather a rappel down a rockface. They just call it a jump for dramatic effect. The swing bridge is kind of like the bridge from the end of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. The most memorable line after Big Momma and Little Diddy is line #9, Greased Lightning. It's a straight shot downhill with no belly, so you must brake almost the entire way. You can pick up some serious speed (35-45 MPH, perhaps?). Our guides, Smae and Skyler, were awesome. We purchased the "Zip & Sip" tour which cost $96.46 per person. This did not include tip for the guides. Along with the zip-line tour, Zip & Sip includes vouchers for beer and half-price appetizers at Lost Province Brewing Co. in Boone. read more

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I don't know where to begin. It's AMAZING. The staff is amazing, the website is super helpful, the location is beautiful. Hands down our favorite activity we have done in Boone! We found them through a simple Google search. I emailed asking the age/weight requirements. I received a prompt response going over the details. Our 8 year old is 70 lbs and our lil guy is 4 and right at 40 lbs. I was advised Whistle Pig (kid zip) would be perfect for them. We booked via phone. They fill up so don't wait. Our slot was Saturday at 10 am. We arrived 30 minutes early as requested to sign waivers and prep for harness. It was SMOOTH. All necessary paperwork was available and the harnesses were laid out. Our 4 year old passed the requirement to be able to reach to 48 inches. This is important due to being able to maneuver the "whatever technical term" is when moving the zip. We took a badass kabuta (spelling?) To the location. The kids loved riding through the water. Once we arrived you could see the platforms and lower zip lines. Our instructor did a great ground level course on how to move along the zip. He was patient, informative, gave helpful hints/cues so the kids were well prepped. He did a phenomenal job. Anyone who can break down zip lining to a 4 year old deserves a trophy! (Or beer!) I always felt my kids were safe. Our instructor stressed safety rules and when our 4 year old didn't listen he broke it down. Again, he did a great job!!!!!! We zipped for our full time, 2 hours. We were never rushed and the kids loved it. Tips for others: Wear pants Dress in layers as the early morning can be cold. Closed toe shoes Kids must wear helmet (parents too when in zip line area) Bring your camera! Bring a camcorder! Please TIP your instructor. The amount of time, energy and pure activity level they put into your child's experience us worthy of a tip. If you have a 4 year old, the guy deserves a tip. Book in advance. We will most definitely be back during our next trip. read more

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My family of 5 went on the Mountain Cat Adventure tour today. Our guide was fun, very knowledgeable and patient with us. The trails were fun and challenging. We expected a bumpy ride but it was very rough on our backs and we will be sore tomorrow. I'm not sure if the video advertising it on the website was taken somewhere else or if the trails have changed since the video was made - but the trails were a bit different than we expected (for instance, the video and photos showed people riding across a creek but we did not). While we really did enjoy ourselves, the price was extremely high ($110 each) for what we did. We paid for the photo package as well (an extra $25) that did not meet expectations. The website states "Our guides take pictures during your adventure and you may bring personal phones/cameras for picture opportunities, if desired." At I paid for the photo package thinking it would be better to have someone take photos while we were riding on the trail and we could take our own when we were stopped. As soon as we stepped out of our car, the guide told us to leave our wallet, keys, phones, etc in the car. I figured it would be fine since I purchased the photo package. But the only photos our guide took were of us one at a time, while we were stopped in the open grassy area between trails. In the end, we received a total of 2 photos of each of us, not even a group shot. read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours - Some of the photos we received as part of the photo package. - Ziplining Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

We had a awesome time! They have great people working there and we will most definitely be back!

We were greeted as valued customers when our family arrived on 18JUN2021. Abby and Luke were our guides and they made sure that we were safe while having fun. Although I have a fear of falling and had done Zipline on a much lower course, I had a lot of fun on this course. Big Momma route made me nervous, but it was exciting when I got over my fear. As a tall heavy guy with a high center of gravity, the swinging bridge was challenging, but I would do it again. Thanks to Abby, Luke, and the staff for a fun afternoon with my family! read more

What a great group of young people!! My sons and I visited over the weekend and had such a fun time zip lining. From the moment we checked in until the time we left, we had such a positive and professional experience. Rebecca and Harlee- our patient (yet super fun) guides- navigated us through the course with a mix of jokes and smiles. But, we felt as though our personal safety was an absolute priority with them at all times. Plus, everyone strictly complied with the company's COVID policies (thank you!). I highly recommend that you check them out! read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours - Ziplining Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

My wife and 1 brought our 3 girls there for Mothers Day (ages: 6, 7, 10) and they absolutely loved it! This was the first time zip lining for them and they picked it up very quickly. After the first run they were off by theirselves for the 2 hour time slot. Highly recommend for anyone with children that are looking for something different or getting your kids outside of their comfort zone for a lot of fun! All of the guides are super friendly and made it very easy to understand the rules plus were great with our kids. We will for sure be back! read more

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Awesome experience with experienced, fun and lovely guides. The check in process was seamless. Everything was very organized, which is always appreciated. read more

Great course and guides! There was a very good ground course ahead of going up on the platforms and the first 4 lines were setup to get you accustomed to the gear before heading out to the long lines. Great time! read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours is an unforgettable experience. My family including grandchildren went the first time and then I took my 72 year old uncle yesterday. On our tour yesterday there was a delightful lady that was 83 years old a boy of 11 and every age in between. Every had a wonderful day. The scenery is beautiful and the guides Max and Jackson were just the best. They are highly concerned with safety and made sure every one had a great and safe time. read more

Absolutely fantastic! The two women leading our Memorial Day 2020 trip were engaging, knowledgeable, and delightful. The 10 courses we went through were well constructed and varied in experience with a neat cliff jump in the middle. The standard safety was all there with fresh, updated, clean equipment. And their Covid-19 precautions we integrated in a safe and efficient way. I felt safe in every way so I could relax and have fun. read more

Our family loved the zip line tour with our guides Tristan and Thomas. Incredible views and beautiful scenery -- Big Mama was spectacular. It is so much fun and we always felt safe and in good hands. We bought the photo package and are very happy we did. Highly recommend this company. read more

The crew is great. They are safety conscious and have fun with their jobs and the people on their tour. The zip runs are fun. There are a few short ones but Big Mama and the return run are long and provide a nice aerial view as you are well above the valley floor. I have done this tour twice and would consider going again with new zippers. I do wish they would let us take go pro video of our runs. read more

Had a great time here on the zip lines with my son as an end of year grad school congrats adventure! Staff were extremely helpful with the gear, techniques, etc, during ground school & trial runs. Staff instruction prepared you to be both alert & comfortable with your surroundings. The zip lines here are the best!! Very long & very high... especially the first couple of runs - Amazing!! A two & a half hour adventure worth every penny!....an experience you'll never forget! :-))!!! read more

Amazing experience!!! Maddie and Rachael were the best guides!! Would definitely recommend for a great zip lining trip!!

My first experience but I loved every minute! The guides were great, the views were gorgeous, it exceeded all my expectations in every way. Thanks for a wonderful day! read more

Great experience! There are 10 zip lines with sufficient height and distance to provide fun rides. It's a beautiful setting and the guides are really pros, keeping the pace up and everyone smiling. Highly recommend. read more

Great experience! The kids were well taken care off and they had a blast. The staff was great. Friendly and engaging. Benjamin really made the day. I highly recommend read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours - Ziplining Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Guides are very good. A lot of time spent in safety. Lines are great. Don't waste your money buying the photos. They use an old camera with terrible quality read more

We arrived 30 mins early and the staff was already prepared for us! Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Our guides were AMAZING and so much fun! We will definitely be going back! read more

Ready to get your adrenaline pumping!? We signed up before seeing any videos of the actual course. I researched the safety and such and afterwards watched a YouTube video and saw the "Big Momma". It crosses the gorge, is 1600 feet long and 300+ feet in the air. We almost chickened out but decided to take a deep breath, put our grown up tightey whities on and man up! SO glad we did. We arrived and got into our gear with out party of 5. We met our guides (Justin and Becca, who were fantastic) and then hopped into an ATV to get to the zips. You do a quick ground course to see how the gear feels, get a hang of the technique and practice braking and tucking. It is super easy and we really felt at ease with the safety precautions. There are 10 zips total including two that cross the gorge, a cliff "trust fall" 50 feet in the air, a slingshot zip that is lightning fast and a swinging bridge. We all had a BLAST and would recommend it to anyone. I am not great with heights and was anxious but never scared. It felt amazing to get such a great view and speed from tree to tree. This is as good as it gets and even the locals said this was the zip to be at. We met Jack, the owner of the land and operation, and he was a really nice guy. If we are ever in the area again, this will be a definite stop. Enjoy! read more

Our family decided to try this place out during our vacation in July. This place is amazing including our guides, Ashton and Davis. Our family has been zip lining before, But they don't hold the light compared to Sky Valley. Great views, long zip lines and safety was their main concern. After returning home from vacation, we asks the kids what was has the highlight of our vacation. They said Sky Valley and asked if we could go back. I obviously said definitely. Thank you Sky Valley for making the ending to our vacation a success. read more

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Great ending to our vacation! The staff was super friendly and fun and made us feel comfortable. Zip lining was a BLAST. Make sure you purchase the pictures, you won't regret it. :) read more

Sky Valley Zip Tours - Ziplining Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

This zip line business is excellent. I am deathly afraid of heights and have never been zip lining. The guides made it easy to understand and made me very comfortable. We did all 9 zip lines and I could have done more. Hubby and I were very impressed. We highly recommend this place. read more

We've ziplined here 5 or 6 times. Every time has been great! The guides spend a thorough amount of time explaining how to be safe and the equipment always seems nearly brand new. The views are incredible from all of the 10 ziplines. There are a couple of fun challenges as well, such as a swinging bridge and cliff jump. The experience is pretty long, 2 1/2 to 3 hrs, so you really feel like you get your money's worth. The guides are friendly and most of them try to throw a little humor into the tour as well. Very organized and the tours begin on time. For younger zippers, the kids' course Whistle Pig is also alot of fun. We keep saying we are going to try a different place next time, but we always end up going back to Sky Valley because we know the group will have a great time. Highly recommend Sky Valley to anyone in the Boone/Blowing Rock area who is looking for a fun and safe ziplining experience. read more

By far the best place to Zipline in the Carolinas! The management is helpful and professional and the guides are fun and knowledgeable. Money well spent! read more

Unforgettable experience! Adam and Ashton (sorry if not spelled right) were terrific. They were very clear on what to do and what not to do and we always felt safe and secure. They had lots of energy and kept us entertained. The lines were awesome. Two words...Big Momma! Whooooooooo!!!!! read more

My husband, teen daughter and niece had a great time at Sky Valley. I unfortunately couldn't participate because of a recent hand surgery. The staff were all friendly, fun and helpful. It is in a beautiful location in the Blue Ridge Mountains. read more

We loved our zip trip! Our guides were a Tristan and Thomas and they were great. Big mama is the longest line and such a pretty view!

Sky Valley was a blast! The 5-star reviews are well deserved. We have tried other zip tours in the area and this is by far the best! The tour starts with an atv ride through the river and up the mountainside. Our group of four was shown the "ropes" by Abi and Patrick, our fantastic tour guides. Sky Valley does a great job of instruction prior the start of the zip lining and then you warm up on a set of short lines. Very thorough instruction and caring guides. The zip lines were fast and the views were amazing! The repelling and swinging bridge were fun as well. The is a definite 5-star experience! read more

I had a wonderful time when I went for the Summer of 2017. The guides were very helpful and friendly, they really try to make you feel welcome and at ease if you've never Ziplined before. Don't forget to look around and take in the views! I imagine the colorful autumn forest and all its shades of yellow to red. Great experience! read more

My family and friends had an amazing experience last weekend - the tour guides went ABOVE AND BEYOND to make sure we were safe and and we had a blast! The equipment was in great shape and all the landings were solid. WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more