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    Zip Adventures of Vail

    5.0 (67 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    View from one of the landing platforms.
    Susana C.

    I rarely give out 5 stars, however, in this case, I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. We came as a group of 7 with the Vail Veterans Program. The trip was just the right amount of hiking and thrilling zip lining over the Eagle River Canyon. I appreciated that we didn't have to stop ourselves at the end of the line. I'm not known for my coordination so the extra help was welcome. What really made this experience so much more was thanks to our guides. Hunter Swanson, Kyle Mane, Steve Reid & Ben Zamora.........you guys were AMAZING!! One of the members of our group was a combat-wounded vet, double amputee. Our guides ensured that he was able to participate in this adventure with his children and the rest of group. Even in the extreme heat, our guides went above and beyond to carry him between platforms, safely and comfortably. Our guides did all this while keeping us entertained with their humor, educating us on the area and helping some of us (me) overcome my fear of heights. I cannot tell you how much it meant for us to share this experience with our friend despite the obstacles. I cannot thank them and the people at Zip Adventures enough. I highly recommend ZA for their 5 star service and thrilling adventures for the entire family. Thank you again!!!

    Ashley F.

    I wish I could give this six stars! I went a few weeks ago with my family and we were on a tour with about 8 others. We had the best time- even better than anticipated. We were a little hesitant about if it would be worth the cost at first, but all left saying we would absolutely pay to go again. The guides were so great and make the experience 10x better. They took time to get to know each and every person on the tour and accommodated for what each person needed. Our group was primarily young adults and they made it so fun by joking around with everyone, teaching us how to go upside down and tandem. You are zip lining over a gorge with pretty views and each zip line ranged in length and speed. If you are considering zip lining near Vail, definitely go with them! I cannot say enough positive things about this experience.

    Kashif K.

    OK, this place is a little out of the way. You are told it's in Vail, but it's really between Vail and Glenwood Springs, in Wolcott. So much the better! The remoteness makes the hike and zipping over the Eagle River Canyon a much better experience than the commercial, amusement park type feeling in Vail. The location is a little confusing to get to, and I was late for my reservation, but Andreas was extremely nice and accommodating. Great guy to visit with!

    Nat K.

    Yes, you can now go ziplining in the Vail Valley. I'd never been before and was a tad nervous, but when our group was assembled I learned that the two "older" ladies in the group (only as a relative term!) had actually been out the day before -- and loved it so much that they came back for a second round the next day. And well, they are always doing it on The Amazing Race, and I know I'm braver than at least half those people. Of course, you also have to sign a waiver before they suit you up, but I consoled the lawyer in me by reminding myself that "assumption of risk" also assumes that all the gear is in good working order...you know, just in case and all. The experience starts off with a fairly short line so that you can get a feel for everything without being up too high or going too fast. Naturally, that just gives you a taste for more. The last line is the longest, at about 1000 feet long and pretty high. The husband made fun of me for hanging on for dear life at times, but I really had a good time (even looking down -- the view is incredible) and could have gone through all six lines again. thanks for a great experience!

    My guide let me go back out on Zip #5 and just dangle for a minute. Then, he came out and pulled me in. What an exciting view!!!
    Austin B.

    Zip Adventures of Vail was absolutely amazing! I had zipped in Branson before, in 2 separate palces, and this one is easily 10X better. The zips over the canyon were breathtaking. The guides, Caleb and Tim, were fantastic and entertaining. They also showed us a few cool zip tricks including going off backwards and upside down. I have some great GoPro footage and pics I wish I could share on here, but you should really go see for yourself. On zip #5, the guide allowed me to go back out and dangle over the canyon. He came out and pulled me back in after a minute or 2. Talk about a view!!! I highly recommend this place. Great value for the money!!

    4 Eagle Ranch.  This is where you start.  Cool place for a non-zipper to relax while the rest of the party zips.
    Troy W.

    Loved it. Great experience and I'm so glad I did it. As of this writing, it is $150 a pop and you get six fantastic zips out of it. It's a little expensive for my wallet, so it's something that I personally would not do on each and every vacation to Colorado. It's certainly worth experiencing once in a lifetime... and maybe a few more times. I researched these places a lot and found this one to be one of the best. After visiting, I can say it has definitely got to be one of the best... if not THE best. The first five zips will have you zig-zagging back and forth across the canyon. Each zip is progressively longer and higher off the canyon floor. (So you start of small and easy... just getting your toe in the water.) Also, each zip continues to take you further and further away from where you started on the first zip. In the end, the sixth and final zip runs the length of the canyon taking you nearly all the way back (close to the first platform on the first zip). It's a very good layout, especially ending with that last, long zip... it's like a grand finale. For those who might be afraid: I noticed one thing on each line. At no point was I, or any other zipper for that matter, having to jump off the edge of a cliff. Don't get me wrong... the lines do cross a very deep canyon, but when you jump off the platforms, and are first hanging with feet in the air, the ground slowly tapers away. So before going over the canyon, you do have a few seconds to get comfortable with the movement on the line and adjust to the feeling of your feet not being on the ground. Got folks in the party who don't want to zip? No problem. The central hub and starting point for Zip Adventures begins at the "4 Eagle Ranch". While waiting for my Zip to begin, my part of three relaxed in some rocking chairs on the front porch of the main lodge building. We watched many other folks participate (for $ I'm sure) in other activities such as learning to lasso and shoot rifles. Box lunches were available. If someone wants to stay behind and not zip (which takes about 2.5 hours), I don't think staying behind will be that bad. I'd say grab a lunch, sit on the porch and enjoy the sites. Preview the zips or observe: I noticed that the highway running from "4 Eagle Ranch" and I-70 passes the canyon and the locations of the zip lines. There were a couple of pull-outs. If you want to see first hand what it looks like, pull over here and take a look. In the end, glad I did it.

    Tandem ziplining the 1st go round...
    Kim B.

    My 8 year old son, Gavin, and I were on a mother-son trip to Colorado and wanted to experience as much adventure as possible. Gavin was really nervous about zip-lining by himself, so I was excited to find a company that allowed tandem-ziplining. The price may seem steep to some, but it was worth every penny! I was especially impressed with the organization of Zip Adventures. The group wasn't too big so the kids didn't get antsy waiting for everyone to take their turn. The guides were experienced, fun, and loved their job (and it showed!). Gavin and I went tandem the 1st round...but then decided he wanted to go at it solo. The guides were so supportive and made him feel SO comfortable and safe....and he went solo the rest of the zips! The guides even showed us how to flip upside down - so much fun! We had an amazing time and I will definitely be coming back when my husband makes the trip with us next time!

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    Just went zip-lining today with Eli and Adam! They were the absolute best guides, had an amazing time! Thank you!!

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    What a great day!!. Celebrated a 60th birthday by zip lining w 2 great tour guides. Thank you for making it a very memorable experience.

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    Our 4 and 6 year old safely zipped through the canyon and LOVED it - they wanted to go again when we were done!

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