Whistler: Zipline Adventure Tour on Blackcomb & Whistler Mountains

Summary

Soaring above rushing creeks, mountain air in your face, laughter echoing through the trees

You’ll start in Whistler Village and ride up with your guide before zipping between Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains at real speed — wind on your face, creek far below. Guides handle all safety checks and share bits about local ecology along the way. Expect laughter (and maybe shaky legs), plus transport and gear included so you can just show up ready to fly.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the sound — that low, metallic whir as someone zipped out ahead of us, vanishing into a wall of green. We’d just stepped off the gondola from Whistler Village, helmets a bit crooked (mine anyway), harnesses cinched tight. The air up there had this sharp pine smell, mixed with something colder — maybe leftover snow somewhere higher up? Our guide Jamie grinned at us like he knew we were nervous. “You’ll be fine,” he said. I half-believed him.

I didn’t expect my heart to pound so much before the first line. Standing on the wooden platform, looking out over that white-water creek cutting between Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains — it’s hard to describe how high it feels until you’re actually there. The zipline itself was faster than I thought; wind in my ears, trees blurring past, hands tight on the harness. For a second it’s just you and that wild empty space underneath. Jamie yelled something about mountain ecology as we landed (I caught “old-growth” and “bears” but honestly my brain was still catching up). He pointed out some lichen on a branch — said it only grows where the air’s really clean. That stuck with me for some reason.

By the third line I was laughing instead of screaming. There was this kid in our group who kept asking if we’d see bears below (we didn’t), and his dad kept pretending to spot one just to mess with him. The guides were patient — double-checking harnesses every time, making sure everyone felt safe before sending us off again. I appreciated that more than I expected. My gloves smelled like metal by then and my legs felt wobbly but good, like after a long hike or swim.

Coming back down into Whistler Village felt almost too normal after all that noise and sky. The group scattered pretty quickly but I hung back for a minute, looking up at where we’d been zipping across those cables between mountains. It’s weird how quiet it seems from below — you’d never guess what’s happening up there unless you’ve done it yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 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

Top questions

How long are the ziplines on this tour?

The ziplines range from 600 feet to 2400 feet long.

What’s the maximum speed on the Whistler zipline adventure?

You can reach speeds of up to 50kph on Bear Tour lines or 80kph on Eagle Tour lines.

Is transportation included from Whistler Village?

Yes, transportation from Whistler Village to the starting point and back is included.

Are guides present during the entire zipline tour?

Yes, professional guides handle safety and accompany you throughout the experience.

What equipment is provided for ziplining?

A sanitized harness and helmet are provided for each participant.

Is lunch included in this zipline adventure?

No meals are included; only transport and gear are provided.

Are there age or weight restrictions for this activity?

The minimum weight is 65 lbs (Bear) or 75 lbs (Eagle); maximum is 275 lbs; ages 6–14 need an adult companion.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

The tour runs in almost all weather conditions; dress appropriately or reschedule if cancelled due to poor weather.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup from Whistler Village by van or gondola depending on your route, all sanitized harnesses and helmets needed for ziplining across multiple lines between Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains, plus professional guides handling every safety check before returning you back to town when it's over.