Awesome Adventures: The Ziptrek Way
Zipline-based adventure tourism is big news these days—it is actually Whistler’s most popular non-ski-related activity.
Ziptrek Ecotours—the undisputed worldwide leader in the field—has recently debuted their Eagle Tour, a new adventure featuring a 30-story descent down a 731 metre zipline, plus amazing views of the Fitzsimmons Valley up to the glaciers and back down to the whole Whistler resort. It’s an awesome experience high above the trees and the valley floor, and on top of all the excitement and views, the whole experience begins and ends right in Whistler Village.
“It couldn’t be more convenient—you don’t have to leave the resort at all or drive anywhere—and it’s just so inspiring and so much fun,” explains Ziptrek CEO and co-founder Charles Steele. “The new tour starts with a gondola ride you hop onto right after you check in at the Village, and after an exhilarating zipline ride between the mountains and high over the river, you then sail through the pristine forest canopy amongst the old-growth trees to finally finish up back where you started. We run 365 days a year and the Eagle Tour, our longest zipline, allows you to ride twinned side by side with your partner or friend for maximum enjoyment.”
Kids and adults alike love the adventure of Ziptrek for sure but Steele and his employees take the ‘Ecotour’ part of their company name very seriously. “You’ll be up in the trees or standing on one of the bridges or decks—which are really magical spots—and your guide will be explaining the local ecosystem and how Whistler has adopted the Natural Step Framework for sustainability. You’ll see that the kids really get it—they’re not just having the time of their lives but they are taking part in something that will stay with them for a lifetime.” Steele says that there is no upper age limit either. “We’ve had folks in their nineties come back a second time because they enjoyed it so much,” he says with a chuckle.
Next time you are in Whistler and are seeking a fun eco adventure, try out the Ziptrek Eagle Tour and you’ll experience mountain culture in an amazing and unique way. It’s easy to see why it’s consistently voted the “Best Adventure Tour”.
Ziptrek also offers discounted pricing during non-peak hours. Visit www.ziptrek.com