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There's not a whole lot that needs to be said about the joys of ziplining-the rush of adrenaline when zipping along at sixty-five miles per hour while taking in Alaska's stunning views simply can't be beat. Ziplining is an exciting, one-of-a-kind experience for all ages and levels of experience.

Alaska Canopy Adventures

Locally owned Alaska Canopy Adventures has received national recognition, including being named 'Tour of the Year' by Princess Cruises since 2006, receiving the coveted 'Excellence in Tourism Award.' and being honored with the 'Chuck West Award' for tour innovation and showing guests the true beauty of Alaska In addition to the highest standards of quality, the company is also one of the largest zipline operations in Alaska Guests experience a mountain climb in a Ummog. ziplines more than 600 feet long, breathtaking sky bridges, and rappels

The company states, 'Safely, guest enjoyment, and employee satisfaction drive ARS and ACA operations We are committed to delivering experiences that will make your Alaska visit the vacation of a lifetime' Alaska Canopy Adventures offers zipline excursions in Southeast Alaska in Ketchikan and Juneau alaskacanopy.com

Denali zipline Tours

Denali Zipline Tours operates two locations: one in Denali and the other in Seward The tours are approximately three hours door-to-door and include nine ziplines. three suspension bridges, one rappel, and one spiral staircase Groups are comprised of eight guests or fewer

The pace and excitement of the tour varies as it progresses, with opportunities to gaze out from viewing platforms or long aerial bridges at lush boreal forests m Seward or over the Alaska Range in Denali

Employing as many locals as possible, the company, owned by Mark Wildermuth and Laura Caillet, states, "[Our] main goal for Denali Zipline Tours is to create a permanent and positive recreation facility for the community and to preserve [our] property in one piece well into the future' denateiplinetours com

Glacier View Adventures

A two-hour drive north of Anchorage. Glacier View Adventures boasts the fastest zipline in the state There are two zipline options, the Nitro and the G2. For the Nitro. after a short hike and ascending a three-story tower Ion a hill 150 feet above Matanuska River), guests leap off, traveling thirty lo forty miles per hour along 1,500 feet of zipline A shuttle takes guests to the top of a 250-foot cliff for the G2. for this ride, zipliners travel as fast as...