We had a great time with Haley and Tony!!
They took time to teach us local history and geology of local... read moreWe had a great time with Haley and Tony!!
They took time to teach us local history and geology of local canyon and how to be safe yet lots of fun on the lines. They also accommodated our large Boy Scout group and adjusted to our schedule! read less

Let me just start by saying that I'm a 42-year old veteran cop. I've been shot at, punched, had my... read moreLet me just start by saying that I'm a 42-year old veteran cop. I've been shot at, punched, had my squad car rammed by badguys, and kicked more than a few doors when I knew that someone was probably hunkered behind them waiting for me with a gun.

I say all that to say this: I don't really consider myself a pansy, but I fu**ing LOATHE heights. I mean, nauseous on a stepladder, let's just put the Christmas lights along the sidewalk, who cares if it's raining in the living room because the Legion of Boom riding a herd of wild unicorns couldn't drag my ass onto the roof DETEST heights.

So of course, when my wife said she wanted to go ziplining while we were in Colorado, I had a good cry and then turned on the Google machine.

Captain Zipline popped up, I booked us, and proceeded to drive to what I was sure would be a shrieking, tear-filled, 7-second vertical canyon tour involving gravity, a sudden stop, and my two minutes of fame on CNN as rescue teams were being filmed searching for my molars on the desert floor.

I was so wrong.

We had to do a last-minute reschedule, moving from an afternoon tour to the morning one. Easy and trouble free. They were great about it. When we arrived, after I finished applying sunscreen and Rolaids, we met our two guides, Josh and Rob. GREAT guys--highly competent, super kind, and very good at putting everyone at ease.

So, off we went. The sign in process was blessedly brief, the outfitting and instruction portion was easy to follow and informative, and then it was go-time. My stomach and armpits were all like "we're totally walking back," but my feet and ego were like "Your wife already went. Stop. Embarrassing. Us."

Next thing I knew, I was 200 feet above the canyon floor on a freaking cable, cruising through the sky like Iron Man. Well--okay--if Iron Man was trying really hard not to let out a little bit of pee. But the heights thing? ZERO issues. It was awesome, and I was in. After the third run, I was trying to get up front at the stations, and probably being obnoxious to both our guides. It's what I do, okay? Anyway, I was having a blast.

The entire tour was just over two hours, and well worth the 79 bucks. The scenery and location are both gorgeous, as is the drive in. You get six trips over the canyons, and the speed and views are very cool. The staff were fantastic, and the entire operation was very professional and extremely safety-conscious. The equipment looked to be in perfect condition, and everything appeared to be highly controlled, structured, and well-organized.

All in all, an excellent choice if you're looking for a family adventure. I'd recommend Captain Zipline to anyone, even my fellow heights sissies. I know you're out there, brothers and sisters. Low five. Low, low five. I still hate heights, but I would return to Captain Zipline in a heartbeat.

PS Don't tell my wife I wrote this review. She still thinks I'm a little traumatized. Gonna run with that for a while. Planning on having a pretend falling dream in a couple days. Wish me luck.

PPS If you go, TIP YOUR GUIDES. They totally deserve it.

Thanks for a great visit, guys. My wife and I had a wonderful time. read less

So much fun! Josh and Derek made the trip even better! We will definitely be back in the near future!

Our class loved it! We took our middle school on a camping trip to begin the school year and the activities we did at... read moreWe took our middle school on a camping trip to begin the school year and the activities we did at Captain Zipline did not disappoint! Derek and Preston were our guides on the zipline tour, and our 8th graders had a good time and felt prepared to take risks that stretched the comfort zones for some of them!

On the second day, our whole middle school did the ropes course with Derek, Preston, and Free, and the students had a great time while challenging themselves because they felt safe to do so after their training. The guides were able to safely get students down when there was an afternoon thunderstorm as well- we couldn't believe how quickly and professionally they evacuated the course!

All the kids (and the teachers) want to come back next year! read less

Derek and Raeah (sp?) were amazing!! We had a group of about 14 of us, from kids to 50+ and... read moreDerek and Raeah (sp?) were amazing!! We had a group of about 14 of us, from kids to 50+ and they made it fun for every single one of us. Would recommend Captain Zipline to anyone looking for something to do near Salida! read less

Preston and Randy were great guides with very fun personalities. The ziplines were so much fun. I didn't want to... read morePreston and Randy were great guides with very fun personalities. The ziplines were so much fun. I didn't want to stop zipping. read less

Josh and Derrick the zip line the most enjoyable!! Awesome guides!!!!

Zipline Fun!! I had so much fun ziplining! Our guides were amazing which made it even better!!! Free totally talked... read moreI had so much fun ziplining! Our guides were amazing which made it even better!!! Free totally talked me out of my fears and encouraged me to have fun and feel safe, and Derek was right there to answer questions and make sure we enjoyed our experience. They were the best!! I would definitely recommend Captain Zipline for a fun, safe experience!!! read less

Our family had a fantastic time with Josh and Brandon. They were funny and helped my 8 year old have... read moreOur family had a fantastic time with Josh and Brandon. They were funny and helped my 8 year old have the time of her life. She is so proud of herself for doing all the lines! read less