Ziplining at Stermitz Ranch: 4 lines through Yellowstone views

Four ziplines and two ground challenges on a remote Montana property with Yellowstone views

Ziplining at Stermitz Ranch near Gardiner, Montana is a 3-hour guided aerial activity on 4 ziplines and 2 adventure elements across a remote property that borders Yellowstone Park. A licensed guide leads the experience. Children are welcome from age 6. Maximum participant weight is 260 lbs, verified before the activity begins.

The experience

You'll spend three hours moving through the historic Stermitz Ranch on four separate ziplines, with two ground-based adventure elements breaking up the aerial sections. The property sits on the edge of Yellowstone Park, so the vistas open across the landscape as you move through the canopy. A licensed guide manages the pacing and safety setup for the whole group, and the route passes a babbling mountain stream where you can watch for wildlife between lines.

The adventure elements on the ground give you a different kind of challenge between the ziplines: the source doesn't specify what they are, but they're built into the flow of the day rather than tacked on as an afterthought. You'll hear the stream running below and have time to actually look around instead of just moving from one platform to the next. The whole experience is designed around what the property itself offers: the views, the water, the chance to spot animals in their habitat.

Weight verification happens before you start. The maximum is 260 lbs per participant, and that's a firm limit with no refunds for those who exceed it. The responsibility sits with you to know your weight before booking. Children from age 6 can participate, and the activity suits all fitness levels. It's the aerial exposure and the equipment operation that matter, not cardiovascular endurance or strength.

What’s included

• Licensed guide leading the entire activity.
• access to all 4 ziplines and 2 adventure elements.
• wildlife viewing and mountain stream views across the Stermitz Ranch property.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 31 May 2027

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

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

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. 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 problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Montana Whitewater Rafting and Yellowstone ZipLine

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to move through the landscape under your own power rather than watch it from a vehicle: the ziplines and ground elements keep you active for the full 3 hours, and the guide handles all the technical setup so you focus on the ride and the views.

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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.

How many ziplines will I actually ride on during the activity?

You'll zipline on 4 separate lines across the Stermitz Ranch property, plus complete 2 ground-based adventure elements between them to round out the 3-hour experience.

What's the property like where the ziplining happens?

Stermitz Ranch is a remote, scenic property that borders Yellowstone Park, with a babbling mountain stream running through it and open vistas across the landscape. You'll have wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the day.

Is there a weight limit I need to know about before booking?

Yes, the maximum weight per participant is 260 lbs. You'll be weighed before the activity starts to confirm you meet that requirement, and there are no refunds if you're over the limit.

How long does the whole experience take?

The guided ziplining activity runs for 3 hours total, including all four ziplines, the two adventure elements, and the time spent taking in the views and watching for wildlife.

Will I need to arrange my own way to get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby in the Gardiner area, though the operator does not provide hotel pickup or drop-off as part of this activity.