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SALIDA, COLORADO ZIP LINE TOUR

Soar over a rugged canyon and explore the magestic Rocky Mountains on Colorado's first world-class zipline and thrilling eco-tour, Captain Zipline and the Lost Canyon. In 2010, USA Today listed us as one of the top 10 zipline attractions in America! Not only are we one of the the best, but we are also one of the first zip lines in the country. We opened in 2005 and 2 years later, were voted as one of the top 20 adventure vacation destinations on the continent by Men's Fitness Magazine. National Geographic Traveler Blog voted us as one of the top 10 zip lines in the world in 2009!

Suspend your fear and become an action hero as you zip along our cables, reaching speeds up to 40 mph! It's a high-flying thrill with the Captain as you soar above the canyon floor, some 100-200 feet below. Our guests come for the adventure, but they get a whole lot more--while taking short hikes between the platforms, they can marvel at the 300 million-year-old colorful rocky cliffs, look down at the 1890 lime kiln ruins and abandoned silver mine shaft, or learn about the area's rich past, steeped in mining and Wild West history. Highlights of the tour include the Pack Rat Penthouse, petrified travertine spring formations, pinyon pine bonsai tree growing out of solid rock, and the highest point in the tour--the Eagle's Nest deck--perched 500 ft. above the whitewaters of the Arkansas River . Check out the views of awesome 14,000 ft. mountain peaks from the zipline platforms...after all, this is Colorado Rocky Mountain High at its finest! We have rates for individuals and groups. We offer discounts for packages with rafting and lodging partners. Also, we offer discounts for groups of six or more!

We are inspected and insured. Our zipline tour includes from 4 to 7 cables, depending on your trip selection and your need for speed, with cable lengths of 200 to 700 feet. This is "no sweat" adrenaline that is family-friendly and easy enough for almost anyone to do, ages 7 and up. Weight and fitness restrictions apply. The safety and comfort of our guests are our main concerns; we have a spotless safety record and are entering into our seventh year of zip line operations!

Captain Zipline is located in Salida, Colorado, 2.5 hours SW of Denver; 2 hours West of Colorado Springs; 1.5 hours from ski resorts; and 35 minutes West of the Royal Gorge region. The climate is mild, the adventures wild! We operate the zip line tour nearly year-round, with 5 trips daily during the summer season.

We are very busy during summer and prefer that you book your trip using our online reservation tool above. Email or call us at 1 (877) ZIP-LINE or 719-207-4947 if your questions remain unanswered after visiting this site. We can't wait to show you a zipline experience of a lifetime! Gear Up...You Fly...Zip On!

Top seven reasons to explore the Lost Canyon with Captain Zipline

1. Fabulous fun. Many of our guests have told us that our zipline tour is the most exciting and fun activity they have ever done! While they come for the zipline, they leave talking about everything else--the wonderful guides, the spectacular scenery, and the Colorado wildlife. Check out our guest testimonials and see for yourself!
2. Pure and wild. The zip experience here at Captain Zipline was built/is operated to be eco-friendly and to minimize any disturbance on the rugged yet fragile high mountain desert environment. It’s “authentic” in every sense of the word and styled after the original Costa Rican canopy tours. In short, this ain’t no amusement park operation!
3. Eye candy galore. Our high desert landscape is an exotic beauty. And, the wildlife residents aren’t bad either. Past zipists have seen bear, deer, bighorn sheep, hawks, bald eagles, and more. In addition, there are scenic Arkansas River views and spectacular Colorado Rocky Mountain 14,000 ft. mountain vistas.
4. Glimpse of the past. The scenery includes lime kiln ruins from the 1890s, a shaft to an abandoned silver mine, petrified hot spring formations, and 300 million-year-old dramatic cliffs.
5. Priced just right. Go ahead, compare our zipline tours with the others...you will find the best bang-for-your-buck rests here.
6. Timing. Our tour takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, depending on your tour selection and on group size. That leaves more than enough time to have a leisurely bite to eat, explore other fascinating attractions in the region, or go rafting in the same day.
7. Easy to learn, Hard to forget. Step into our world and experience one of the most exciting yet easy-to-learn outdoors experiences. Thrills, chills, and amazing once-in-a-lifetime memories await you!

Ready to schedule a zipline tour?

Two experienced Zip Rangers securely harness and train our guests on the “Bunny Zipline”…then it’s time to fly! This family-friendly (ages 7 and up) adventure looks extreme, but almost anyone can do it! Photos and video are available to prove your high-flying super hero status. Check out our Facebook Page and read what our zip friends say!

TOUR OPTIONS

MORNING ZIP LINE ECOTOUR – 9AM. 7 cables including our new “Intimidator Zipline.” Guide presentations on the complex geology, natural history, and the flora and fauna of the region. Mountain building, folding and faulting of the limestone strata is explained. Cost: $89. Trip duration: 2.5 - 3 hours.

ZIPLINE EXPRESS – 10AM. 4 cables including the longest, fastest, and most scenic spans. This tour combines “no sweat adrenaline” with a high thrill-to-skill ratio for maximum fun for minimal cost. Perfect for a low-cost family adventure. Cost: $69. Trip duration: 1.5 hours.

CLASSIC ZIP TRIP – 1PM. 7 cables featuring the “Adrena-Line,” everyone’s favorite. We highlight the Rocky Mountain ecology, mining history, and watch for our resident wildlife—deer coyotes, bear, big horn sheep and birds of prey—we’ve seen them all! This tour runs year-round. Cost: $89. Trip duration: 2.5 - 3 hours.

AFTERNOON DELIGHT TRIP – 2:30PM. This is the same 7 cable trip as our Morning Ecotour and Classic Zip Trip with a different emphasis. Spend the first half of your day exploring historic downtown Salida, hiking, mountain biking or rafting and then join us for the Afternoon Delight--an afternoon of thrill-filled ziplining. ZipTrip Cost: $89. Trip duration: 2.5 - 3 hours.

ZIP AND SIP – 4:30PM. 4 cables (Express-above). Soar over the canyon on the most popular cables, then relax and enjoy a glass of Colorados’ microbrew, wine or beverage at one of Salida’s finest restaurants and brew pubs…compliments of Captain Zipline. Cost: $79. Trip duration: 1.5 hours.

MOONLIGHT ZIP LINE TOURS with campfire and s’mores during full moon periods can be arranged.

TEN-CABLE ZIP LINE TOURS can be arranged, including our speed-demon Cliff-Hanger zip line.

GROUP RATES for 6 or more. We welcome corporations, churches, scouts… We can handle from 8 to 200 guests.

Please book your zipline trip online or call (877) ZIP-LINE. For groups of 6 or more, please contact us directly or fill out our Captain Zipline group reservation form. We can handle large groups of up to 200 on most days with advance notice.

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