I first heard of Zipline USA about 12 years ago. I took my 2 kids, then 13 and 15, and my nephew, also 13. We had a WONDERFUL time. Fast forward to this past weekend. I brought my grandson, age 6 and maybe 45 pounds (this is important later) to zipline. I remembered what a great time I had with his mom and uncle and thought it would be fun to share with Abram. Zipline USA is under new ownership, but the experience is still amazing! We arrived 930am for a 10am zip. Katrina checked us in and Hunter got our harnesses attached. Then they did a pre-flight inspection of the harness and safety lines. They definitely put us at ease. We loaded into a bus and traveled to the zip site, which is so far off the beaten path, it required an all terrain passenger vehicle to get us to the actual zip line start site. We got a safety demonstration with a quick quiz at the end to show we understood and then we were off. Our guides were Steve and Hunter and they were great! Steve went first to "catch" us at the end (we had braking systems, he was more for marshaling). They were serious about safety, but still joked and laughed and made it fun. At first, I was nervous because Abe is only 6, but Hunter took him tandem on all the lines, save 2. I was also worried he wouldn't weigh enough to get all the way across. Abe did the practice line himself with Hunter sending him off and Steve catching him at the other end. Abe also tandemed with me on the 0.75 mile line that hangs 350' from the ground. Hunter was fantastic with Abe. Abe is a little daredevil with no fear, but Hunter and Steve did a great job getting him across safely while still having so much fun. The Ridgeline tour is about 2 hours, but it doesn't seem like it. You're having so much fun that you lose track of the time. I have already decided Abe and I will make this a yearly tradition. Bonus: they have GoPro cameras for rent. The cameras attach to your helmet and the cost comes with an SD card of your adventure. It's possible to bring your own, but it was nice to rent as I don't own one. We can't wait to do it...
Read moreBravo, bravo, bravo, Heath and the Crew do a Great Job!!! We had six in our group, two others joined us for a wet but awesome adventure. Rheagan and Lucas are very good guides, and provide a safe but very fun experience. We had two in our group that weren't totally sold on flying over 350 feet above the landscape. Being involved in a boys ministry that teaches extreme sports, I was impressed with Rheagan and her coaching skills. She assured both of them they would be okay, convinced them to face their fears. They had a Blast! Lucas had his hands full, the light rain added an extra factor to the normal elements. He was our "scout", first to go ahead of the group down the ziplines, making sure everything checked out. He's a very good "catch" man, being very clear on and enforcing safety rules. We will definitely be back, hopefully wirh our grandkids and possibly a group from Church. Noticed after the fact, there is a nature trail hike available for those physically unable to, or those wanting to watch from the...
Read more100% wonderful! We WILL for sure be back! We did the Lazer tag and the zip line. Katrina, Nathan, and Hunter were the guides that helped us today on the Zipline! They are sooo caring, kind, safety conscientious, knowledgeable, professional and just give a calm vibe (which we needed!) We had never been ziplining before and there were a few of us who were nervous! They explained everything very well, and demonstrated it all as well! This was the best! They are so great and we will be back for sure, and I'm telling everyone I know to go to them! 😂 As far as the Lazer tag, it was top notch as well! All of us enjoyed it!!! My son is pretty into video games and being inside! He talked all the way home about how he loves this and how it was the best day ever and how he loves coming here and can't wait to come back! We all LOVED ! And we will be back many many times I can tell! It's so wonderful to find something we ALL...
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