Whistler Zipline Adventure: Mountain to Mountain & 80kph Speed

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 8

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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.

2h 30m

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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.