Summer Zipline Tours in Colorado
If you’re heading to Colorado for your summer vacation this year, or you’re just wishing for a day away in the mountains, AVA’s Zipline courses are perfect for you and your group. The Mountaintop Zipline in Buena Vista is equipped with 7 lines that will send you flying through the treetops over Colorado’s Arkansas Valley. If you’re staying in Denver, head west just thirty minutes to our Idaho Springs outpost where you can soar along the cliffside and catch incredible views of the Continental Divide. AVA’s packages are perfect for your summer adventure, where you can combo multiple exhilarating outdoor activities for an action-packed day in the Colorado Rockies.
Cliffside Zipline
This perfect summer activity will have you enjoying some Colorado sunshine above the quaint mountain town of Idaho Springs. Start your morning off along the cliffside, then enjoy some delicious food or a cold beverage downtown Idaho Springs, just half a mile away from our outpost. If you’re heading to the Denver area for your summer vacation, AVA’s Idaho Spring outpost is an ideal adventure destination. Our Cliffside Zipline and Via Ferrata tours are only 30 minutes west of Denver, Colorado on I-70, and they are both perfect for groups of all sizes. If you’re interested in an after-dark adventure, try the Cliffside Zipline under the Milky Way on our Starlight Zipline Adventure or Full Moon tours.
ELEMENTS
-Jungle Bridge
-Bridge of Doom
-600-foot Dual Race Line
-Total zipping distance is 2360 ft.
-Ages 6+
-Weight restriction of a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 250 lbs.
Mountaintop Zipline
Head deeper into Colorado’s Rocky Mountains to our Buena Vista outpost, located just over two hours southwest of downtown Denver. The Arkansas Valley is full of the most thrilling outdoor adventures, including whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and ziplining. Our Mountaintop Zipline course is situated on 44 acres of undeveloped mountainside, leaving you flying among Colorado’s wilderness and loving every minute of the warm summer months.
ELEMENTS
-Swinging log bridge
-Hanging log staircase
-7 amazing ziplines spanning almost 4,000 feet of high-flying, heart-pumping fun!
-Lines range from 264 ft to 862 ft with great views of the Arkansas Valley area.
-Ages 6+
-Weight restriction of a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 250 lbs.
If you don’t want to limit yourself to just ziplining, both our Idaho Springs and Buena Vista outposts have some of the best adventure packages in Colorado. Combo two activities into one day and make some lasting memories with AVA.
SUMMER ZIPLINING SCHEDULE
LONG, FAST ZIPLINES • HUGE, SCENIC VIEWS • EXTRA ELEMENTS BETWEEN LINES
A super-fun mountain activity just 30 minutes from Denver! Our Idaho Springs Cliffiside Zipline tour is open from March – November.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON OUR CLIFFSIDE ZIPLINE TOUR!
- Jungle Bridge
- Bridge of Doom
- 600-foot Dual Race Line
- Total zipping distance is 2360 ft.
- Ages 6+
- Weight restriction of a minimum of 50 lbs and a maximum of 250 lbs.
The Mount Blue Sky (formerly Mount Evans) Via Ferrata is the newest thrilling adventure in the Denver area! Join us on this 3 hour tour that includes cliff traversing, rappelling, a 50-foot quick fall and ziplining. You will join our experienced guides on the cliffside above Idaho Springs and Chicago Creek for this Colorado via ferrata tour. This experience will test your limits as you traverse across the rock faces.
- Location: Idaho Springs, CO
- 3-hour Cliffside Via Ferrata Tour over Idaho Springs & Chicago Creek
- Trip times: 9:30am & 1:30p
- Ages 12+
- $149/person
- No experience necessary. Moderate to hard physical activity.
- Includes cliff traversing and rappelling, 50-foot free fall, ziplining and a ride in our zip truck through town
- Meet at our Idaho Springs Outpost for this tour, where we will set you up with via ferrata gear and be on our way to adventure.
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Arkansas River Valley by flying across our 44-acre Zipline course, located at our Granite Outpost north of Buena Vista, CO. Just 1 hour and 15 minutes from Breckenridge, Summit County, Vail, and Aspen our up to 3 hour tour provides views of the 14,000-foot Collegiate Peaks mountain range, delivering an unforgettable slice of mountain thrill.
Your heart will pound with excitement as you take the plunge from our platforms incorporated into the mountainside’s natural features, including towering cliffs and majestic old-growth pine trees. This Mountaintop Zipline course includes six exhilarating lines that cover over 3,500 feet of high-speed cable fun! Culminate your thrill-packed adventure with our 900-foot dual race line that will end with some friendly competition and smiles all around.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 7-line course set on 44-acres above the beautiful Arkansas River Valley
- Stunning views of the Arkansas River and the Collegiate Peaks Mountain Range
- 3,500 feet of cable with six exhilarating ziplines
- Dual Race Line to conclude your adventure!
- Features include a swinging log bridge and hanging log staircase
WHAT TO BRING IN THE SUMMER
Colorado’s summers can get pretty toasty especially being a mile closer to the sun, but expect July and early August to bring frequent afternoon rain showers.
-You’ll want to have your base layer be a tank top or t-shirt in case of warm, sunny days in the mountains.
-Have a sweatshirt handy in case some clouds roll in.
-A waterproof jacket would be smart to have in case of rain showers.
-A water bottle is much needed, as the elevation here will dehydrate you faster than you think, and the Colorado sun can get quite balmy come midafternoon. Bring one that you’ll be able to clip to your harness!
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE SUMMER
You’ll meet thirty minutes before your trip time at either our Idaho Springs or Buena Vista outposts. After filling out your waivers, we’ll get you all geared up and teach you the in’s and out’s of properly ziplining prior to taking you up to the course. If you’re taking on our mountaineering Via Ferrata tour, the grounds course takes a bit longer and you’ll do a few practice runs up on the cliffside before you being traversing. Once your activity concludes, you’ll head back to our outpost and have the option to buy some pictures from your adventure.
FEATURED SUMMER TRIPS
Cliffside Zipline Half Day
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Mountaintop Zipline Half Day
Buena Vista, Colorado
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