Captain Zipline

Derrick and Josh are the best instructors hands down. I’m glad we got them they made our trip well worth the time n effort spent riding all the way out to Salina for this adventure!

This place is amazing! My 9-​year old daughter and I spent the day there doing the aerial course in the morning and zip lining in the afternoon. We couldn’t have asked for a better day! The course is challenging, but clearly marked for one to select something that fits their ability. Our guides were great and helped us through the course when we felt «stuck.» Expect a workout! This course is unlike anything I have ever seen and is suitable for kiddos (meeting the requirements) and adults. Thrill seekers need to take the time to check this place out! Perfect for families, team building, etc. It’s about a three hour drive from Denver and well worth it — for a day trip or a weekend getaway.
Zip lining was fantastic! I personally had a little trouble getting started and the owner walked me through it to make sure I was not only safe, but having an awesome time! He is very knowledgeable about the area had some great stories to share with the group. The other guides were caring, cautious and energetic! Felt like time with the family!
I highly recommend Captain Zipline to anyone coming into the area. It’s well worth making the trip to the area simply to check it out!

Adrenaline firehose and amazing workout on the areal course with a phenomenal view! Scare the crap out of yourself while challenging yourself and your balance, then enjoy the beautiful sunset.
Had an awesome time, my guide was Derrick, a badass pro skateboarder– was an awesome DJ and singer, kept the experience extremely fun.
Do not think being in shape alone will get you through the higher ones, it is straight up 2 hours of MXC /​America Nina warrior stuff!
Pro Tips: drive the speed limit going there, I got nailed by the PoPo & don’t use up all your energy on the green, safe your stamina for the blue! Also, Amica’s is a legit eatery (you get free drink tickets from Capt. Zipline)

My kids and I participated in the aerial course and it was AMAZING. Our guide, Deric was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure all of us had a great time. The course was fun and had different levels of courses for the beginner all the way to a super strong, not-​at-​all afraid of heights pro. We can’t wait to go back for the zip line!!!

This was our first time zip lining. My husband really wanted to do this. I, however am slightly afraid of heights but also wanted to try it. Without a doubt, Josh (muscles) and Deric (skater boy) were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! From the beginning they cracked jokes and completely lightened the mood all while EMPHASIZING safety.
The views were amazing! On line #2, I was actually able to look around and breath because it wasn’t as «scary» as I thought it would be…
THANK YOU!!! Josh and Deric, YOU ROCK: D
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This review is for the Aerial Adventure Park, not the zip line. I have done zip lines in the past and prefer a more self-​directed activity — such as the amazingly adventurous Aerial Adventure Park! If you like a challenge, this is for you! I am 57 yrs old, not in the best of shape — but had a blast doing yellow and green (the easier courses) while watching my son and husband go all the way to the black and double black (expert) courses.
I understand some people might have a problem if they are not in the best of shape, or struggling with a medical issue. If that is the case, then don’t book this activity! You cant get on the management’s case (such as a previous review did) when you have a medical issue. The waiver we signed in the office covers all manner of medical issues and makes it clear what you will be doing. If you have any medical issues — you should not sign the waiver and not do the activity (duh!).
The great part was there was no wasted time waiting around like some other activities. We signed our waivers, got in the van, and were taught the basics of safety with our harness and the nifty cable/​tweezle (sp?) device that keeps you from falling. It also is the device that makes you feel totally safe and okay about walking a tight rope up in the air!
We started out on the easiest course (the yellow) and my friend and I were having such a great time we quickly proceeded to the more challenging green course. Derek, out guide was always there checking in with us to make sure we were okay. He entertained us with great music on the boombox, and impromptu dance moves! He has a great attitude, is super friendly and loads of fun.
My husband and son proceeded to the more challenging blue and black courses and we were dazzled by their ability to get so far up in the air on such difficult maneuvers. We were able to take home videos and photos while laughing our butts off!
The weather was perfect — not too hot. I would not like to do this course on a really really hot day — but that’s just me.
To recap — if you want to have a great time — do the aerial course — but only if you are healthy and don’t have breathing issues or other physical problems. You will have so much fun, it is a bit scary but you always are safe. The feeling of accomplishment you get when you are done is amazing. It is like a huge jungle gym for adults!

Were headed home to Texas from Western Colorado and decided to fit in rafting and ziplining for my wife and two college age sons, one who is afraid of heights. Rob and Josh did a great job. They were friendly and made the experience fun for the entire family. The ziplines are fast and they educated us on how to slow down and how to keep our body straight. By the end of the experience my youngest son was jumping off and having so much fun. Was one of the highlights of the trip. We are likely going to go back for the ropes course. Oh, and go eat at Amicas afterward.

The good reviews are very accurate.
Unfortunately, the bad reviews here and on TripAdvisor are also very accurate.
After having experienced both the good and the not-​so-​good aspects of Captain Zipline firsthand on 8÷20÷15, I decided to read quite a few other reviews before writing mine. I can say that based on our personal experience, both the good reviews AND the bad reviews are mostly spot on.
Here’s the deal. If you’re one of the 98% or so of people who has no issues whatsoever, whether it be scheduling, medical, or need some sort of even minor accommodation, then you will probably have a fun time. Unfortunately, the owner Monty is completely unwavering, uncaring, and unhelpful if you have any sort of issue whatsoever.
In summary:
— 4 star — areal course
— 3 star — zipline
— 4 star — guides
— 0 star — owner
— If you go, you will probably have a decent time (albeit somewhat overpriced).
— The zipline is probably more fun for kids than adults.
— Pay in advance at your own risk.
— Pay on the day of your trip for lower risk.
— Book one attraction at a time because once he has your money, you no longer matter.
— Monty (the owner) is uncaring, even for legitimate issues.
— Know that you are lining the pockets of someone who only cares about himself.
— The guides are awesome but have no power to do anything.
— The location is remote and a true medical emergency could prove very problematic.
— We did not see basic first aid, ice, or an easy extraction route from the areal course.
Here’s our story.
We booked our trips well in advance. We did the areal course in the morning and the zipline in the afternoon of the same day. We had a great time on the areal course but as the morning went on, my wife’s occasional asthma issue reared its ugly head. It’s not something she experiences often, so generally we are able to lead a very active lifestyle without a hitch.
When we got back to home base from the areal course, we explained the situation to the guides and asked if it would be a big deal to move our zipline tour to the next day in order to give her some time to recover from her unexpected asthma attack. One guide (who will remain unnamed) said something to the effect of «well, I don’t see why it should be a problem but you’ll have to talk to Monty… and you’ll have to catch him in the right mood… good luck».
Well, the guide was right. Monty wouldn’t help his own grandmother, I don’t think. We explained the situation to Monty and asked in the nicest possible way if we could move our afternoon trip to the next day. He said that it would not be possible as they were «killing it» and it was «busy season» and they were «completely booked» and then went on to suggest in his medical wisdom that my wife would be fine and maybe she should just rest for an hour and put her feet in some cold water. Really? (By the way, cold water is a really bad idea for asthma). Also, a weekday when most kids are in school is NOT «busy season».
Because he was unwilling to move us to the next day, we came back, but my wife had to skip a couple of sections in order not to have another asthma attack (since she was not fully recovered). We took a shortcut and missed a view of some sort (no big deal really), and she skipped the last zipline in order to avoid the uphill walk at the end. She really did struggle throughout and it was very much unnecessary. All Monty had to do is let us reschedule to the next day.
Instead, Monty flat out lied to us and said he was booked up. How do we know this? Well, as soon as we got in our car after he said no, we went to the Captain Zipline web site and clicked «Online Reservations» to see what was available. You know what? Only once I tried to choose more than 10 people did the system say «unavailable». His web site was ready to take our credit card number for any booking between 1 and 10 people for the next day. So, Monty could have easily accommodated our simple medically justified request but simply chose not to.
My final take is this. Don’t give this company any money you are not willing to lose. If I were you, I would book on the same day you want to go because this attraction is really not that big of a deal and there are plenty of other great things to do around Salida if you happen to not get a slot.
However, if you run into a problem, regardless of the legitimacy of the issue, you are on your own because Monty just doesn’t care one bit about you once he has your money. He will either lie to you or just hide behind «company policy» in order to not help. Monty wrote the policies he’s hiding behind! Just remember that when he refuses to help you.
Lastly, I suspect that Monty or one of his staff will come on here and try to recant certain aspects of my review. Someone at his office is an eloquent writer and may try to convince you that my review is somehow misleading. Note that he replies to almost ALL negative reviews trying to refute them.

well I did the best I could, but had to bail after the second zipline. scared s*itless would be an understatement. the kids rocked it, tho! big GIANT SHOUT OUT TO NATE!!! I’m so sorry I didn’t tip you guys ! I didn’t know I was supposed to. you & kim were very hospitable, informative and patient. thanks for all the expertise and fun

Great zipline experience. The views are amazing! Our guides were very serious about our safety but still fun and entertaining. They told us about the history of the area and history of the mountains. The van ride was short and comfortable. Our only complaint was that some of the landing areas were not secure. Some were just wooden spools that moved when you landed on them. There was some walking between several lines but it wasn’t very far, but should be considered for some potential customers. We would definitely go back.

The lines were set up with beautiful views and we had so much fun with our guides, Cory and Harmony! Thank you!

Captain Zipline is the best!!! We did the Zipline tour and it was awesome! Our tour guides, Wade and Preston, were great. They told jokes, told us fun facts, and they took safety seriously. We would definitely do it again and would recommend it to anyone no matter what the age.

My husband and I had an awesome time testing our wits and skill on the Canyon Ascent! Fun laid back trip. We felt safe and well cared for as we gracefully (we hope) worked our way through an awesome course! Thank you for the great adventure!

Great first time zip lining experience. Fantastic views, great guides, fun ziplines. Highly recommended!

We’ve been ziplining before, but Captain Ziplines Aerial Park was like nothing we’ve EVER experienced. And we’ve been traveling the world for the past year! It was a crazy cool experience and I would recommend for anyone — kids, families, couples, adrenaline junkies — ANYONE. Even being petrified of heights, I was so glad I pushed myself to do it. It was a blast and completely gratifying. I would do it again in a heartbeat. If you are anywhere near Salida, don’t miss your opportunity to visit Captain Zipline!

Tried zip lining for the fist time and have to say it was pretty awesome. I am not a big fan of heights, but it was not even an issue after that initial bit of terror stepping up to the first line. Totally fun. The guides were great and the setup where all the zip lines are within an easy hike of each other is awesome (no long van rides to deal with). I highly recommend the folks at Captain Zipline if you have never tried zip lining before or are looking to try out a new place.

There are precisely three ways to describe this place in two words or less: :D, Amazing, or Breathtakingly AWESOME!
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Now back on to the track of the review. My sister and I went on a group zipline trip over the company’s six ziplines, in which the views were almost as breathtaking as the ziplines themselves. Our tour guides, Bob and Nate (Welcome to the zipline company, Nate!) Both of them were awesome at what they did, even though it was Nate’s first day on the job.
The course was 2,000 feet long, although it felt longer because it A). Was split into six increments B). Jumping off of a cliff really makes time go slower and C). It feels more natural to have three points of reference for things because that’s what most people are used to. The trip was at 1:00, and as a note for Bob and Nate, the stuff you did was awesome and that there’s no reason to be ashamed that you can catch a rock like a football at 250 feet.
For people planning a visit in the future that live in the area, you can wait a few years for the purchase of another plot of land that will allow for another 2,000 Ft. zipline to be installed. I am sure that you will be impressed with them any time. (I think that it would be fun to take a tour during the winter)
[Please excuse this interruption for an important message from my sister:
«you’re taking too long writing this review! All anyone needs to know is that it was fun, the people were nice, and that it would be recommended for people of all ages!”] Well, I guess that that phrase about sums it up pretty well, so I’ll be signing off.

Let 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.

Great staff! Our guides, Cameron and Wade were awesome. Very helpful, fun and easy going. We did the zip line tour, 7 routes and the kids and adults loved it. Highly recommend but looks like they are just straying to get commercialized. You prep in the garage that is several miles from the course, no drinks on site. Not even vending. Portapotty toilet. Their gear seems to be first rate and the course as well. Could spend a bit more on the landing zones.
Looking forward to coming back to do the challenge course

We didn’t go on any of the zipline a, instead we did the aerial challenge course. Our scouts had a great time. The girls managed to go up to the first blue course (after 2 yellow and 2 green). It was very different and a lot of fun. They said the maker of the course and safety gear were Swiss, and we had no fear of safety, and it wasn’t too uncomfortable. They didn’t push anyone past their comfort zone.