WORLD’S LARGEST ZIPRIDER
Travel up and down an Alaskan mountain using two very different forms of transport – gondola and zip-line – in this exciting excursion, lasting around 90 minutes. To kick things off, a gondola will whisk you up 488 metres, letting you soak up sky-high views before descending on the world’s longest ZipRider.
Excursion Details
Enjoy high-altitude vistas and high-speed thrills during this excursion of approximately 90 minutes, taking place amongst the Alaskan wilderness. Begin by checking in at the departure point over 20 minutes or so, during which you’ll sign a waiver and be weighed in advance of your zip-line adventure later on.
Then climb aboard the Sky Peak Gondola and travel up Hoonah Mountain the simple way, enjoying the smooth, approximately 20-minute ride and the views as you ascend to around 488 metres above sea level. The gondola drops you at the top of the mountain, where you’ll be able to take in more far-reaching views as you set off on a walk of 20 minutes or so. Your destination is a staging area, where you’ll prepare for your journey on the world’s longest ZipRider, measuring about 1.6 kilometres.
Over 15 minutes or so you’ll be given a safety briefing before another approximately 15 minutes is allocated for fitting your harness, launching and the ride itself, which usually lasts between one minute and 90 seconds. As you zoom down towards ground level, you’ll pass over thick, green Alaskan forest and will be able to gaze out across the ocean, making it easy to appreciate the fact you’ll be about 402 metres in the air at the highest point. The ZipRider can also reach speeds of up to 104 kilometres-per-hour, making for a memorable experience. After the zipline, the tour concludes and guest can return to the ship at their leisure, the landing area is walking distance back to the ship.
Important Information: The minimum weight to participate is 75 lbs., maximum weight is 275 lbs. This tour is not available for guests with back or neck injuries, or pregnant women. The walk from the Sky Peak Gondola to the ZipRider is approximately ¼ mile downhill on gravel. Guests must have the ability to hold onto the ride straps and hold their legs out straight when launching and landing.
Lockers are available for guests to store their belongings. Cameras must be tethered. It is recommended that guests dress in layers and bring cash for any additional purchases. Open-toe shoes are not permitted
