New Zipline Opens March 1 in Wimberley

Ever imagine zipping through the trees? It’s the closest thing to being Tarzan…but a whole lot easier thanks to zipline technology. We’ve enjoyed ziplining in Cancun and it’s great fun…and now there’s a new zipline a lot closer to home.

Wimberley Zipline Adventures is launching March 1. This walking tour and thrill ride takes place between two Hill Country peaks. You’ll glide on a series of five wire cables that stretch from 250 all the way to 875 feet long…and rise up as high as 100 feet above the ground. It all offers a spectacular view of up to 15 miles.

Owner Michael Robinson said, “My wife and business partner Kristy and I went on vacation to Belize last year and rode on a zip line canopy tour there. It was so much fun, and showed so much of the diverse ecology of Belize, that we decided to start a zipline of our own here in Wimberley Texas.” The couple teamed up with Jim and Cheryl Turner of Wimberley who brought their extensive construction background and their sensitivity to local environmental issues. Jim Turner told the local city council last spring, “I am very impressed that the tour has very low impact on the land and the business uses no electricity, (other than batteries), and has no running water or septic system.” The property borders Pierce Creek which is a wet weather creek on a solid limestone bottom.

The Tour: The tour starts with flight school; visitors are outfitted with the proper gear of a mountaineering harness, lanyard, and pulley system to teach you the techniques for safe high flying fun. After flight school its off to an Eco walking tour that explains the local geography and tells of the plant and animal life and a short history of the Wimberley area.

When: Wimberley Zipline Adventures is by appointment only and starts March 1st, 2008. From Monday through Saturday, appointment times start at 9 A.M. and are scheduled every two hours with the last starting at 3 P.M. Sunday hours begin at 11A.M.

Price: The cost is $60.00 per person.

Restrictions: Visitors must be at least 10 years old. Participants must be able to walk unassisted for 1/2 mile over uneven uphill terrain. Weight limits are 90 to 275 pounds.

For more information:
• visit www.wimberleyzipline.com