Whistler Zipline Adventure: Mountain to Mountain & 80kph Speed

You'll Drop Off a Mountain Faster Than You Planned

You meet at Whistler Village, get fitted with a harness and helmet, then ride a gondola or van to the starting point. From there you zip across eight lines suspended between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, with your guide managing safety while you experience speeds up to 80kph and views of the white-water creek below. The whole outing takes three to four hours and includes transport back to the village.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline adventure in Whistler mountains

• Meet Ziptrek staff in Whistler Village
• Get outfitted with harness and helmet
• Take gondola or van to start point
• Zip a series of unique ziplines

The experience

The moment you clip into the harness at Whistler Village, you realize the ziplines aren't going to feel like a gentle glide. Your guide walks you through the safety check (harness, helmet, carabiners), and then you're in the gondola or van heading up to the starting platform. The Eagle Tour hits 80 kilometers per hour on the longest lines. The Bear Tour maxes out at 50. Either way, there's a second where you're standing at the edge, looking down at the white-water creek cutting between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, and you think, "Wait, I'm actually doing this."

The zipline adventure itself is a series of eight lines ranging from 600 to 2,400 feet long, each one strung between the two mountains. Your professional guide handles all the technical safety work. You just step off the platform and let gravity do the rest. The speed is real; the view is real; the moment your feet leave solid ground is real. Between lines, the guides point out the mountain ecology: the creeks, the forest layers, the way the terrain shifts as you move higher. It's not a lecture. It's the kind of thing you notice when you're suspended above it all and someone who knows the place is talking.

The whole experience runs about three to four hours from pickup in Whistler Village to drop-off. You'll need closed-toe shoes (no sandals, no slip-ons), and the tour operates in almost all weather, so dress for the conditions. Weight limits apply: the Bear Tour has a minimum of 65 pounds and a maximum of 275 pounds. The Eagle Tour starts at 75 pounds minimum. If you're traveling with kids aged 6 to 14, they need to be with someone 15 or older on the same tour.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or Whistler Village pickup, transport to the zipline starting point via gondola (Eagle Tour) or van (Bear Tour), a fitted harness and helmet, eight ziplines ranging from 600 to 2,400 feet, professional guides handling all safety procedures, and return transport to Whistler Village. GST is included in the price.

Options for this experience

2 options

Bear Tour10:00, 12:40 and 15:20Guided tour with 4 ziplines

Eagle Tour11 departure times: the first at 09:10, the last at 15:30Guided tour with 5 ziplines

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day14 departure times: the first at 09:10, the last at 15:30Last departure this season: 30 Apr 2027

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Ziptrek Ecotours

Is this one for you?This is for anyone who wants the adrenaline of speed and height without needing climbing or technical skills: the guides handle the safety, you just step off and zip. It works well for families with kids 6 and up, as long as an adult goes on the same tour.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Bear Tour and the Eagle Tour?

The Bear Tour uses a van to reach the starting point and tops out at 50kph on the ziplines. The Eagle Tour takes a gondola and reaches speeds of up to 80kph. Both cover the same eight ziplines between the mountains.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You do need to meet the weight requirements (65–275 lbs depending on the tour) and be able to stand and walk to the platforms.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in almost all weather. If conditions become unsafe and the tour is cancelled, you can choose an alternative date or receive a full refund.

What should I wear?

Closed-toe, secure shoes are required: no sandals, slip-ons, or Crocs. Dress for the mountain weather. Layers are a good idea.

Is the harness and helmet included?

Yes. You're fitted with a sanitized harness and helmet at Whistler Village before the tour begins.

How long does the whole thing take?

Plan for three to four hours from pickup in Whistler Village to return, including transport, safety briefing, and all eight ziplines.

What's included in the price?

Transport from Whistler Village to the tour area and back, harness, helmet, all ziplines, and professional guides who manage safety throughout.